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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Coverlet

1870-1900
Norway
Sella, Margerethe, or Susan Kjørnes
Textiles

Coverlet

1855-1888
Lied, Hjørundfjord, More og Romsdal, Norway
Anne Malene Lied
Textiles

Coverlet

1800-1830
West coast of Norway
Unknown
Textiles

Coverlet

1800-1870
Lærdal, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
Unkown
Textiles

Coverlet

1800-1830
Norway
Unknown
Textiles

Coverlet

1800-1870
Mo, Telemark, Norway
Unknown
Textiles

Coverlet

1830-1870
Norway
Unknown
Textiles

Coverlet

ca. 1900
Seljeset, Hornindal, Nordfjord, Norway
Unknown
Textiles

Coverlet

1830-1900
Norway
Unknown
Textiles

Coverlet

1870-1900
Vinje, West Telemark, Norway
Possibly Margit Hovden, oldest sister of donor's mother.
Textiles

Coverlet

1800-1870
Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway
Unknown
Textiles
Duvet cover with front and back panels that feature different stripes - Textiles

Duvet Cover

1870-1900
Ålesund, Sunnmøre, Norway
Unknown
Textiles

Coverlet

1870-1900
Sogndal, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
Mette Fimreite Nornes
Textiles

Coverlet

1870-1900
Norway
Unknown
Textiles
Pictorial tapestry of a prince and princess riding into the forest from a castle - Textiles

Tapestry

ca. 1935
Oslo, Norway
Unknown weaver, Gerhard Munthe designer
Textiles
Tapestry with stylized presentation of three princesses and their three bewitched lovers in forms of deer, bird, and fish - Textiles

Tapestry

1908
Oslo, Norway
Unknown weaver, Gerhard Munthe designer
Textiles
Tapestry design divided into four sections with Magi - Textiles

Tapestry

1600-1725
Gudbrandsdal, Oppland, Norway
Unknown
Textiles

Wall Hanging

ca. 1905
Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
Maria Mundal
Textiles
Tapestry with fantasy birds and flowers - Textiles

Tapestry

1926
Hordaland, Norway
Kristi Sekse Meland
Textiles
A cushion cover done in the traditional skybragd (cloud) pattern - Textiles

Cushion Cover

1700-1800
Norway
Unknown
Textiles
Hand-knit socks made of heavy wool with eight-petal flowers pattern in black - Textiles

Socks

1870-1900
Norway
Unknown
Textiles
Cardigan knit using two-ply wool black and natural white sheep's wool - Textiles

Sweater

1930
Norway
Unknown
Textiles
Wool sweater with all-over knit floral pattern in bands of rose, maroon, green, and gold - Textiles

Sweater

1999
Espeland, Hordaland, Norway
Oleana Company, Solveig Hisdal designer
Textiles
Hand-knit, Fana-style, sweater has dark blue and white lateral bands with contrasting "lice" or colored dots - Textiles

Sweater

1951
Oslo, Norway
Unknown
Textiles
Man's handknit sweater with all-over diamond designs. Short turtleneck - Textiles

Sweater

1939-1943
Oslo, Norway
Ella or Amanda Judén
Textiles
Cardigan knit with natural gray wool and red twill binding on all edges - Textiles

Sweater

1932
Sarpsborg, Norway
Betsy Marie Antoinette Ingebretsen Johansen
Textiles
knit pullover sweater has the lice pattern and other traditional geometric Norwegian patterns in bands across the shoulders and waist - Textiles

Sweater

1965-1969
Rogne, Valdres, Østre Slidre, Norway
Unknown
Textiles
long-sleeved cardigan sweater has a short standing collar, peplum, and ribbed cuffs and hem - Textiles

Sweater

Unknown
Norway
Possibly Olga Amanda Levinsen Skjold
Textiles