Emma Bosenquet
- Born: Cir 1820
- Marriage (1): Johan von Kantzow
Noted events in her life were:
• source. Richard Connolly who wites that the family are then connected to the famous Elfi von Kantzow Alvin who is renowned in America and Europe for her tireless work spreading
Scandinavian culture and promoting the work of Scandinavian artists. In 1976 Elfi received
Konungens Guldmedalj (The King's Gold Medal) in connection with her coordination of a
Swedish Artist Gala at the Lincoln Center. In 1998 she received the Order of the Lion, 1st class,
of Finland. To date, she has curated 71 exhibitions presenting the work of nearly 300 Nordic
artists in New York.
Elfi von Kantzow Alvin was born in Stockholm but grew up in
Hallstahammar, Västmanland. She studied scenic and costume design
at the Royal Opera in Budapest, Academia de Brera, Milan, and
Kunstakademie, Vienna. During the years 1945-48 she worked for
Vasateatern in Stockholm producing sets and costumes for 18
performances. As such, she became the first female scenic designer in
Swedish theatre.
In 1948, Elfi Alvin moved to New York. She soon became only the
second woman to be admitted to the Scenic Designers Union in the
United States. Her Broadway debut was the mystery drama "Edwina
Black" in which Swedish actress Signe Hasso also debuted. Elfi Alvin has produced stage sets
for CBS television and worked as an interior designer. The New York restaurant Sardi's East and
numerous offices and homes tell of her activities in the latter field.
Emma married Johan von Kantzow. (Johan von Kantzow was born circa 1810.)
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