# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Talk: Mangle Boards of Northern Europe
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 02:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: A talk with author Jay Raymond.About this EventA mangle board is a plank of wood used in the 16th to 20th centuries to smooth wrinkles in linen. Author of the book "Mangle Boards of Northern Europe: A Definitive To The Geographic Origins of Mangle Boards" Jay Raymond joins us for a presentation of his research on the objects, which he surveyed over 7,000 of from museums in Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands. The boards are not only functional but decorative, and Raymond studied and catalogued the aesthetic differences between regions. Join us to learn about these beautiful tools of the past, and stay for a Q&A with Raymond to ask any questions you might have about mangle boards or the process of writing and researching his book.Jay Raymond graduated from Temple University with a degree in art. He studied at the Barnes Foundation in Merion, Pennsylvania, then taught in the art department there. He appeared in the documentary film The Art of the Steal, which examines the figures and forces behind the relocation, disfigurement, and commercialization of the art collection at the Barnes Foundation.Raymond is editor of Pressing News, a publication of the Pressing Iron and Trivet Collectors of America. His first book, Streamlined Irons, was published in 2008.His work life has also encompassed the jobs of heating mechanic and contractor, building inspector, handyman, and maître d’ of a vegan restaurant. He lives in Frenchtown, New Jersey.Saturday, October 17th | 1pm | free with registration“When he was first asked to explore mangle boards, Mr. Raymond said. ‘I wasn’t naturally drawn to them, but the more I looked at them, the more I came to love them.’ At some European museums he visited, no one else had ever asked to examine these humble tools, which had been left behind by farmers emigrating to America.” - The New York Times"The book is like a fine art museum, inviting you to go deeper, to look more closely. It feels fresh and ancient, all at once. The layout is just right, showcasing the text as well as the art. I get the sense of traveling back in time, from country to country, with this friendly and erudite curator showing the way." - Reader
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newton/talk-mangle-boards-of-northern-europe/100001994092949692
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, fine-arts, entertainment
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
  - Location: Scandinavian Cultural Center
  - Languages: English

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- **city**: Newton
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Scandinavian Cultural Center
- **lat**: 42.3598176
- **long**: -71.2211796
- **full address**: Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham Street, Newton, United States

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- **Q**: When and where is Talk: Mangle Boards of Northern Europe being held?
  - **A:** Talk: Mangle Boards of Northern Europe takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 02:30 pm at Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham Street, Newton, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Talk: Mangle Boards of Northern Europe?
  - **A:** Talk: Mangle Boards of Northern Europe is organized by Scandinavian Living Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Talk: Mangle Boards of Northern Europe is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Talk: Mangle Boards of Northern Europe sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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