Trunk
- Date 1787
- Place of Origin Hol, Hallingdal, Buskerud, Norway
- Creator possibly Embrik Arnegard
Trunk with Hallingdal style rosemaling. The front of the trunk depicts male and female riders surrounded by elaborate tulip forms on a black background. Shallow arched lid with two centralized floral arrangements. Interior has a painted acanthus decoration in orange and blue on white.
Inscription: Anbier Ols Datter Neraal Fød 1787
According to Nils Ellingsgard (2004), “the trunk was possibly painted by Embrik Arnegard (1765-1842), Vabs, Al.”
- Materials Wood
- Dimensions height: 29 inches; length: 52 inches; depth: 26 inches
- Identifier / Source LC0083 - Gift of W.N. Strand and Mrs. Kirsten Rasmusson, Luther College Collection