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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Flatware with an acanthus- like detail at the tip of each handle - Norwegian Metalworking

Flatware

1967
Tønsberg, Norway
Th. Marthinsen
Norwegian Metalworking

Aurora Borealis

1940
Unknown
Carl Strand
Fine Arts

Fishermen

1939
Unknown
Carl Strand
Fine Arts
Slotted Sugar Strewer

Sugar Strewer

1853
Larvik, Norway
Johan Fredrik Steenberg
Norwegian Metalworking

Onondaga Valley, New York

Unknown
Onondaga Valley, New York, U.S.
Carl Strand
Fine Arts

Coastal Scene

Unknown
Unknown
Leila Strand
Fine Arts

Rooftops

Unknown
Unknown
Leila Strand
Fine Arts

Drawing for Bambi Book

1923
Unknown
Knute O. Svendsen
Fine Arts
Bridal crown is made of two bands of metal that do not have discernible joins - Norwegian Metalworking

Bridal Crown

1748
Norway
Unknown
Norwegian Metalworking

Woods

1951
Massachusetts, U.S
Knute O. Svendsen
Fine Arts
This tea cup and saucer were made using the plique à jour technique

Cup and Saucer

ca. 1900
Bergen, Norway
Marius Lauritz Hammer
Norwegian Metalworking

Winter Scene

ca. 1900
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Svend Svensen
Fine Arts

Wine Decanter

1889
Oslo, Norway
David Andersen
Norwegian Metalworking

Faggot Gatherer on Snowy Road

Unknown
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Svend Svendsen
Fine Arts
Beaker with engraved design of two medallions - Norwegian Metalworking

Beaker

1783
Bergen, Norway
Michael Hansen Blytt
Norwegian Metalworking

Fjord with Glacier

1981
New York, New York, U.S.
Gunvor Bull-Teilman
Fine Arts

Spoon

ca. 1685
Bergen, Norway
Peder Reimers
Norwegian Metalworking

Bergen Beach, Brooklyn

1939
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
William Torjesen
Fine Arts

Plumb Beach, Brooklyn

Unknown
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
William Torjesen
Fine Arts

Farm in Norway

1919
Norway
Ola Varhaug
Fine Arts
This coffee server is from the family of Christian Lange

Coffee Server

ca. 1870
Norway
Unknown
Norwegian Metalworking

Woman Seated on Park Bench

Unknown
United States
Arild Weborg
Fine Arts
Large shield-based brooch has six columnar shapes

Brooch

1890-1900
Hjartdal, Telemark, Norway
Unknown
Norwegian Metalworking
Box with a relief portrait of the prince - Norwegian Metalworking

Snuffbox

1836
Oslo, Norway
Jacob Ulrich Holfeldt Tostrup
Norwegian Metalworking

Yarn Holder

1829-1846
Oslo, Bergen, Norway
Jørgen Blyth
Norwegian Metalworking

Wedding Spoons

1900-1930
Hol, Hallingdal, Norway
Odd Haugen
Decorative Woodcarving

Toy Animal

ca. 1900
Moorhead, Minnesota
Hans Engen
Decorative Woodcarving

Tobacco Pipe

ca. 1900
Allamakee County, Iowa
Hans Engen
Decorative Woodcarving