Collection record · Samlingsdokument
Embroidered wall hanging — “Red glows the cottage behind the leaves of weeping birches”
Catalogue no. BND-736778149
$199
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Swedish hand-embroidered wall hanging on unbleached linen, 83 x 36 cm (landscape format). The motif shows a red cottage with a tiled roof and smoking chimney in a summer landscape with weeping birches, spruces, a wooden fence and a flowering meadow. Embroidered text in orange and brown along the edges: "Röd lyser stugan bak hängbjörkars löv, känner du hemmet från barndomens dar?" — "Red glows the cottage behind the leaves of weeping birches; do you recognise the home of your childhood days?" A braided brown border frames the whole piece. Likely sewn from a ready-made embroidery kit in 1950–1965 (possibly late 1940s). The motif of the red cottage, the birches and the poetic text is typical of Swedish folkhem wall hangings from the mid-20th century. The execution shows that it is hand-embroidered after a pre-printed pattern. A faint blue stamp is visible on the linen, most likely a pattern or article number (not a personal signature). The number is unfortunately too unclear to be read. The manufacturer has not been identified, but the hanging was likely produced by one of the larger Swedish embroidery manufacturers, such as Permin, Målarskolan, Ateljé Margareta or Cewec. Assessment: A well-preserved and representative Swedish folkhem bonad with a classic landscape motif and nostalgic home-district text. Condition: Very good condition, clean and intact. Era: Folkhem. A unique piece — 1 of 1. Hand-embroidered and individual, carrying its own history from a Swedish home. Collection Record: provenance partially documented. Shipping and any additional costs are added separately. Returns per purchase policy.
Condition of sale
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