Christmas with Foreign Students | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Christmas with Foreign Students

Christmas with Foreign Students | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Ritva Jantunen (standing right) of Helsinki, Findland displays a symmetrical "himmelis." In Finland, a "himmelis" would be made of straw and oats and placed outside for the birds on December 26th, St. Stephan's day. The host family, the Fraters, are looking on while sitting at left. They are (first row) Norman, and Zipper (the dog); (middle row) Mr. Kermit Frater and Ardyce; and (back row) Mrs. Marie Frater, and Marcia.
DESCRIPTION
Ritva Jantunen (standing right) of Helsinki, Findland displays a symmetrical "himmelis." In Finland, a "himmelis" would be made of straw and oats and placed outside for the birds on December 26th, St. Stephan's day. The host family, the Fraters, are looking on while sitting at left. They are (first row) Norman, and Zipper (the dog); (middle row) Mr. Kermit Frater and Ardyce; and (back row) Mrs. Marie Frater, and Marcia.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:90179
Creation Date: 12 14 1954
Creator Name:Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:PH 6442.5866B
Original Dimensions:5 x 4 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1 of 4 images published in the Wisconsin State Journal on Dec. 19, 1954 with more details.
SUBJECTS
Children
Family
Indoor photography
Men
Portraits, Group
Teenagers
Women
Youth
Students
Folk art
Trees
Clothing and dress
Furniture
Living rooms
Christmas

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