Vesterheim’s impressive collection numbers more than 59,000 objects, buildings, artworks, documents, and photographs. Here, you can see a selection from the collection. Enjoy decorative woodcarving, Norwegian rosemaling (decorative painting), jewelry and metalworking, textiles (including knitting, weaving, and folk costume), fine arts, and historical images.

Hover over a photo-tile for basic information on the item. Click on the photo-tile for a full view of the item and additional information, such as dimensions and source. There are additional views of some items.

At this time, only a sampling of Vesterheim’s collection is online. The online Virtual Galleries do not include works by living artists.

Questions about these or other objects in Vesterheim’s collection can be sent to info@vesterheim.org.

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Håland/Lervåg Wedding Portrait

Håland/Lervåg Wedding Portrait

Unknown
Bergen, Norway
Talle
Historical Images
Dress with decorated with gold metallic lace and extensive bead work in blue, black, clear, and gold beads - Textiles

Dress

1912
Minneapolis, MN and Norway
Madi Selgestad Myrlie
Textiles
Bridal crown is made of two bands of metal that do not have discernible joins - Norwegian Metalworking

Bridal Crown

1748
Norway
Unknown
Norwegian Metalworking
Bridal crown with two sizes of diamond-shaped ornaments hang from the crown

Bridal Crown

1700-1800
Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway
Unknown
Norwegian Metalworking
This bridal crown has a three inch wide circle of cutout geometric and floral designs around the base

Bridal Crown

ca. 1740
Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
Unknown
Norwegian Metalworking