Virtual Galleries

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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This Aust-Agdar bunad dress has a dark red damask bodice with an attached black skirt - Textiles

Dress

1967
Åmli, Aust-Agder, Norway
Husflid in southern Norway
Textiles
Dark blue wool skirt that attaches to a lined vest bodice with a scooped neck and V opening - Textiles

Dress

1952
Ørsta, Møre og Romsdal, Sunnmøre, Norway
Unknown
Textiles
Dress with blue vest, a v-back, and orange trim - Textiles

Dress

ca. 1945
United States or Norway
Unknown
Textiles
Coasters embroidered in varying traditional Hardanger patterns - Textiles

Coasters

1870-1900
Hardanger, Norway
Unknown
Textiles
Table runner with a geometric star design in a weave which resembles klostersaum - Textiles

Table Runner

1900-1950
Stord, Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
Unknown
Textiles

Strainer

1830-1870
Fåvang, Ringebu, Gubrandsdal, Oppland, Norway
Unknown
Textiles
A nearly square piece of fine bleached linen with four borders of hemstitching - Textiles

Doily

Unknown
Merrill, WI
Unknown
Textiles
The front of this banner features a Viking figure holding a harp - Textiles

Banner

1940-1945
Chicago, IL
Designed by Joachim Mauritsen and sewn by the Bjornson Ladies Auxiliary
Textiles

Banner

1902
Minneapolis, MN and Decorah, IA
Pauline Fjelde and Thomane Fjelde Hansen
Textiles

Banner

1952
Norway
Unknown
Textiles
Hand-painted and embroidered parade banner, made by Tidemand Gjorud - Textiles

Banner

1923
Valdres, Oppland, Norway
Tidemand Gjorud
Textiles
This hand-knit sweater, which is knitted in the Fana style, was worn by Odd Andersen - Textiles

Sweater

Unknown
Norway
Unknown
Textiles
Gerhard Munthe, designer

Tapestry

1908-1920
Oslo or Trondheim, Norway
Gerhard Munthe, designer. Woven by an unknown weaver.
Textiles
tapestry which is based on a design by Gerhard Munthe - Textiles

Tapestry

ca. 1900
Oslo, Norway
Gerhard Munthe, designer. Woven by a Husfliden weaver
Textiles

Tapestry

1630-1670
Norway
Unknown
Textiles