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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hand-knit mittens were made using a natural brown wool

Mittens

ca. 1875
Hallingdal, Buskerud, Norway
Unknown
Textiles

Mittens

1900-1910
Valdres, Oppland, Norway
Uknown
Textiles

Gloves

1770-1800
Nord Aurdal, Valdres, Oppland, Norway
Unknown
Textiles
Dress with a black skirt and a geometric beaded breastplate - Textiles

Dress

Twentieth century
Norway, United States
Hilma Berglund
Textiles
Dress with long black wool skirt and rigid-heddle woven belt - Textiles

Dress

1870-1875
Bø, East Telemark, Norway
Unknown
Textiles
The belt has a green needlepoint background with beaded design - Textiles

Band and Belt

1900-1920
Kvam, Gudbrandsdal, Oppland, Norway
Unknown
Textiles
Dress made from a plain-weave brushed dark blue wool - Textiles

Dress

1951
Leekveien, Skarnes, Gudbrandsdal, Oppland, Norway
Unknown
Textiles

Dress

1850-1880
Voss, Hordaland, Norway
Kari Rhode Gjernes
Textiles

City Snow with Children

1914
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Olaf Aalbu Sr.
Fine Arts

Boy in Meadow

ca. 1920
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Olaf Aalbu Sr.
Fine Arts
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

Autumn Plowing

1910-1920
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Christian Abrahamsen
Fine Arts

Sisters

1941
Rome, Italy
Christian Abrahamsen
Fine Arts
Dress with gathered and flared homespun wool skirt with three black bands at the bottom - Textiles

Dress

ca. 1865
Valle, Setesdal, Aust Agder, Norway
Unknown
Textiles

Self Portrait

1912
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Christian Abrahamsen
Fine Arts

Anniversary Bouquet

1942
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Christian Abrahamsen
Fine Arts