Swedish Touches
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ISBN: 1932043535 / Publisher: Penfield Books, October 2006
"Swedish Touches" is a fascinating glimpse into the traditions of Swedish-Americans, one of Amoerica's most colorful and artistic ethnic groups.
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This is the long-awaited updated version of Penfield's 1983 "Superbly Swedish." With 32 pages of all-new full-color photographs and completely revised text, this volume includes classic Swedish-American recipes carefully selected and expanded. Unique to this book are the color reproductions by famous Swedish artists, and popular American artists of Swedish descent. With a special section on Swedish folk arts, and Dala painting, as revived in America. New color images feature Dala painted domestic interiors by Karen Jenson, noted Minnesota folk artist. Take a tour of the most interesting Swedish historic sites in America, including, Lindsborg, Kansas; Bishop Hill, Illinois; Scandia, Minnesota; and The American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota. With beautiful photos of all the customs, festivities, foodways, and institutions that carry the best of Sweden's old world traditions.
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