Exhibition Checklist
1. Photographs of Anders Andersen, Johannes Morton and others in Wisconsin, reproduced in brochure The Zodiac, c. 1912.
2. Brochure, “Elverhoj Colony of Artists and Craftsmen, Milton on Hudson, N.Y.,” c. 1919.
3. Brochure, “Elverhoj Art Colony & Summer School,” with image of its main building, the former Capt. Sears house, c. 1915.
4. Brochure, “Elverhoj Lectures,” with reproduction of Ralph Pearson’s c. 1915 etching, “Elverhoj Studios,” c. 1915.
5. Postcard, “Elverhoj Art Colony, Milton, N.Y.,” c. 1915. Reproduced from original in the collection of Vivian Yess Wadlin.
CASE 2: Links to Danish Lore, American Arts & Crafts
6. Drawing attributed to Anders Andersen of forest trolls with small man who has lost his top hat, n.d.
7. Greeting card, Ivan Opffer, to Elverhoj, “Christmas 1913.”
8. Envelope with Elverhoj return address possibly designed by Dard Hunter, c. 1913.
9. Announcement card, “Elverhoj Colony of Arts and Crafts Summer Season 1918.”
10. Brochure, “A Summer School of Art and Handicrafts on the Hudson,” 1914.
CASE 3: The Jewelry
11. Watercolor of pendant with Elverhoj stamp and “Designed for Mrs. Doran,” n.d.
12. Watercolor, “Handwrought pendant … Designed for Mrs. Norton,” c. 1917.
13. Watercolor, “Shirt-waist-set … Flora Americana. Corals & pearls,” n.d.
CASE 4: Vassar Connections I
14. Bookplate, Vassar College Class of 1917, etching by Ralph Pearson after a design by Donna Allyn (or Allen) ’17, n.d.
15. Bookplate, Vassar College Library, etching by Ralph Pearson, 1925.
16. Bookplate, Vassar College Library, preparatory drawing by Ralph Pearson, n.d.
17. Postcard with photograph of Vassar College Library by Margaret De M. Brown, n.d. Lent by Leslie Melvin.
18. Ring for Vassar College Class of 1920 made by Elverhoj, c. 1920.
19. Ring for Vassar College Class of 1922 made by Elverhoj, c.1922.
CASE 5: Vassar Connections II
20. Anders Andersen letter to Vassar librarian Fanny Borden, May 1, 1913.
21. Anders Andersen letter to Lucy Maynard Salmon, Nov. 11, 1917.
22. Anne Brydon diary entry regarding visit to Elverhoj, Oct. 25–26, 1923.
CASE 6: Collaboration with J. W. Rehling Quistgaard
23. Brochure, “Exhibition of Paintings, Etchings and Art Metal Work by Members of Elverhoj Colony and Miniatures by J. W. Rehling Quistgaard … November 13–24, 1915 … Vassar College, Taylor Hall Gallery.”
24. Silver frame marked “ELVERHOJ” for portrait signed “Quistgaard,” n.d. Lent by Leslie Melvin.
CASE 7: Volund & Elverhoj Silverware
25. Volund Crafts Shop (Kristoffer Haga and Grant Wood) bill to Anders Andersen, Oct. 24, 1914.
26. Six silver teaspoons marked “ELVERHOJ,” n.d.
27. Watercolor design for sugar bowl, n.d.
CASE 8: Bessie & Henrietta Scott at Vassar
28. Photographs of Bessie and Henrietta Scott reproduced from “Elverhoj Summer School” brochure, c. 1919
29. Photograph of Blodgett Hall, Vassar College, c. 1929.
30. Questionnaire from Student Curriculum Committee for Vassar students regarding their interest in handicrafts, c. 1929.
31. Hannah P. Morris ’29 letter to President Henry Noble MacCracken, Feb. 6, 1929.
CASE 9: The Theatre & a House Tent
32. Photograph of W. C. Fields inscribed to Anders Andersen, Copenhagen, Mar. 28, 1905.
33. Brochure, “The Elverhoj Theatre and Moorish Terrace at Elverhoj Park,” picturing the Moorish Terrace, c. 1929.
34. Program, “Elverhoj Theatre Opening Week, June 17, 1930.”
35. Elverhoj Theatre ticket stub, “University Players” Season 1933. Lent by Leslie Melvin.
36. Watercolor of tent on platform (house tent) at Elverhoj, n.d.
CASE 10: Eleanor Roosevelt, Father Divine, & the End
37. Collage attributed to Anders Andersen, “About all that was left of Elverhoj—during 1934.”
38. Eleanor Roosevelt letter to Anders Andersen referring to Hallie Flanagan, Aug. 6, 1935.
39. Watercolor attributed to Anders Andersen, “At the Gate to ELVERHOJ–Nov–16–1940.”
CASE 11: Light Fixtures, One for a William Morris Disciple
40. Watercolor design for table lamp, n.d.
41. Watercolor design of sconce with Elverhoj stamp and “Designed for Spencer Kellogg Jr.,” n.d.
42. Watercolor design of sconce with helmeted head, n.d.
CASE 12: Designs with Viking Motifs
43. Watercolor inscribed: “This represents in a general way the connecting hall. … Designed for Miss Covell,” with Elverhoj stamp, n.d.
44. Watercolor for dragon light fixture as found in design for Miss Covell’s connecting hall, n.d.