Hilma Berglund printed this Christmas Card in black ink on red cardstock. A sheet of tinted vellum covers the angel imagery on the upper 2/3 of the card, causing the ink to appear green. Three angels and four pairs of wings are arranged in the form of a Christmas tree with a gold star applied at the top.
Hilma Berglund created this card in 1955 on blue paper. It contains both text and a woven sample. The actual card is 34 x 5 cm and when folded fits into a handmade envelope which is 18 x 5.5 cm. The card is printed with purple ink on blue paper. The swatch warp is of multicolor linen and lurex threads, woven with lurex weft. The 2.5 x 2.5 cm swatch is plain weave.
Hilma Berglund printed this Christmas Card with maroon ink on cream paper. The image is a bridge with supports labeled "composure, confidence, perseverence (sic), self-discipline, thoughtfulness, friendliness, cheerfulness, reliability, courtesy, patience."
Choir singing and watching conductor while orchestra is at rest during Festival of Christmas. Background has mural of nativity scene in a blocky, collage style.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Hilma Berglund printed this card with black ink on red card stock, then folded. Silver lines were added on the sun image. The card depicts the sun shining down on the earth.
Choir seated in front of mural with shepherds, Mary and Joseph, and grown Jesus with words "And the Word was made flesh And dwelt among us." flanked by two Bible verses from John 1 during Festival of Christmas.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Orchestra and choir during Festival of Christmas with banner in background that reads, ""Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to God in the Highest"". Photo was taken from back of Robertson Center auditorium and shows the front and right side of audience.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Choir, orchestra and banner visible in background with silhouetted audience in foreground during the Festival of Christmas concert. Extended exposure shows streaks of light from candlelight procession onto the stage at the Robertson Center. The banner on the wall reads, "In the beginning was the word, the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us we beheld his glory."
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Hilma Berglund created this Christmas card in 1969 using green ink on a 6 3/8inch (16.2 cm) diameter white cardboard circle. Line drawings of nature decorate the inner part of the circle. Printed in the center is her name encircled by Happy Christmas 1968 and New Year 1969.
Hilma Berglund created this Christmas card in 1945. It is hand lettered in brown ink on off-white stationery. Samples of natural dyed wool yarns are inserted along the left side. Three dark brown strands represent a tree trunk. These are interwoven with 1 inch strands of pale green, light brown, rust and gold yarns representing branches. The card when opened measures 18.5 x 15.3 cm.
Hilma Berglund created this Christmas card in 1959. It is printed in red ink on tan card stock and has a matching envelope. The text is bordered by two woven swatches. The upper swatch is white with metallic thread and the lower swatch is multi-colored. The card measures 17.5 x 10.5 cm, the envelope is 11. 5 x 14.25 cm.
Hilma Berglund created her 65th and last handmade Christmas card in 1971. It is printed in black ink on tan paper. The bottom third of the paper is folded up with a window cut out to frame a woven swatch. The swatch is woven in shades of brown, aqua and orange, using cotton threads, with one gold metallic thread, in plain weave. The card folds to form its own envelope. A type written note is inserted which says that it is her last Christmas card. On the reverse is a handwritten note. The card when opened is 19 x 16 cm.
Hilma Berglund created this trifold card in her 24th year of teaching at the University of Minnesota. It is printed in red ink on off-white paper. The card features a printed image of a horn and a pair of cymbals. A cardboard frame filled with fine linen threads covers the image.
This card has been glued onto its envelope. Hilma Berglund printed this card in purple ink on cream colored card stock. A tiny (1 x .75 cm) purple woven sample is glued onto the image of the table loom that she designed. Threads from the weaving radiate from the loom to a list of west coast cities that she visited. When posting the card, Hilma chose ink and stamp colors to match the card.
Hilma Berglund created this Christmas card in 1958. It is printed with green ink on off-white cardstock, when folded it creates its own envelope. The lines of the text form the shape of the state of Minnesota.
Name-weaving instructions from the Handweaving Workbook by Heather Thorpe. The text of the card describes the process to translate the name "Hilma Berglund" into an overshot weaving draft.
Hilma Berglund screen-printed this Christmas card in 1966 using dark blue ink on ivory card stock. There is a matching envelope and enclosed letter on ivory paper. The top features a nature scene with birds, ferns, flowers and mushrooms silhouetted against a blue background. The card measures 12.4 x 14.5 cm.
This card has been glued to its handmade envelope. Hilma Berglund printed this card with red ink on tan paper. The card is accordian folded with progressively wider folds, which when opened reveal stanzas of a poem. An image of waves trims the bottom edge.
Hilma Berglund printed this card in red ink on bright gold cardstock. At the top is an image of the sun rising, and a magnifying glass image highlights the words "search" and "good" in the text. There is a matching envelope. When open the card measures 21.5 x 10.5 cm.
Hilma Berglund screen-printed this Christmas card in 1967 using reddish brown ink on cream cardstock. The card is cut into a triangle and sand particles are glued along the two long edges. The card was accompanied by her 1967 Christmas letter. The card measure 8.3 x 21.5 cm.
This card has been glued onto a scrapbook page. Hilma Berglund printed an image of the sky line as viewed from her home. It is printed in brown, yellow and orange ink on cream paper.
Hilma Berglund printed this Christmas card in 1965, using dark brown ink on bittersweet paper, trimmed with yellow and orange paper. Below the fold she applied a light wash of ink to create a slightly darker background. The card when unfolded is 10.3 x 22.5cm.
Hilma Berglund created this Christmas card in 1964. She reverse printed it on yellow card stock using purple ink so that the lettering and star design show as yellow on a purple background. There is a matching yellow envelope. The card is 16 x 8.25 cm.
Hilma Berglund created this Christmas card in 1961. A general holiday letter is included with a handwritten note at the bottom. The card is printed in burgundy ink on gray paper, with a matching envelope. When open, the card measures 21.5 x 16.5 cm. The envelope is 11 x 17 cm.
Hilma Berglund created this Christmas card in 1960. It is printed in purple ink on white paper with a red handmade envelope. The lines of the text form the shape of a Christmas tree; the card folds into the shape of a rocket. At its longest and widest points the card measures 17 x 10 cm. The envelope measures 12.75 x 18 cm.