St. Olaf College 3D object collection ➔ Embroidered purse and accessories for traditional bunad costume
Accessories
Creation: mid-19th century Single
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An embroidered purse and accessories from a traditional Norwegian bunad costume. The purse has colorful flower designs, an engraved silver clasp, and a plain textile back. Also included are two red and white cloth belts with diagonal patterns; a black and grey beaded string tied together on one end (possibly a necklace or a similar bunad accessory); and a beaded bow with olive-colored stripes, metal decorations on each end, and a metallic ring wrapping around the center.
An embroidered purse and accessories from a traditional Norwegian bunad costume. The purse has colorful flower designs, an engraved silver clasp, and a plain textile back. Also included are two red and white cloth belts with diagonal patterns; a black and grey beaded string tied together on one end (possibly a necklace or a similar bunad accessory); and a beaded bow with olive-colored stripes, metal decorations on each end, and a metallic ring wrapping around the center.
Archives Work Area ➔ 270 D
277A
277A
"Embroidered purse for Hallingdal festive bunad, with silver clasp. Date of origin: mid-19th Century." -Description from 2006 appraisal by Mary Jo Thorsheim
purses (ladies' accessories)
embroidering
embroidering
Europe > Norway
North and Central America > United States of America > Minnesota > Rice County > Northfield > St. Olaf College
North and Central America > United States of America > Minnesota > Rice County > Northfield > St. Olaf College