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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Bentwood Box

Unknown
Norway
Unknown
Decorative Woodcarving

Bowl

1917-1920
Norway
David Andersen Company, probably designed by Johan Sirnes
Norwegian Metalworking
This yarn holder was brought from Norway by Elisabeth Koren in 1851

Yarn Holder

Unknown
Norway
Unknown
Norwegian Metalworking

Letter Box

1867
Sogn, Norway
Johannes Johanessen Oksdal
Decorative Woodcarving
Tankard with three claw-and-ball feet above which are cast acanthus motifs with a bird in the center - Norwegian Metalworking

Tankard

1752
Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway
Unknown
Norwegian Metalworking

Rigid Heddle Loom

1865
Sogn, Norway
Unknown
Decorative Woodcarving

Box

Unknown
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Unknown
Decorative Woodcarving
Bridal crown with two sizes of diamond-shaped ornaments hang from the crown

Bridal Crown

1700-1800
Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway
Unknown
Norwegian Metalworking

Horse-Head Ale Bowl

1770-1880
Norway
Unknown
Decorative Woodcarving

Tankard

1700
Norway
Unknown
Decorative Woodcarving
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
This spoon, which was made by Jacob Nielsen, was brought to the United States in 1825

Spoon

1704
Bragernes, Drammen, Buskerud, Norway
Jacob Nielson
Norwegian Metalworking

Perfume Bottle

1747
Bergen, Norway
Jørgen Temper
Norwegian Metalworking

Snuff Box

Unknown
Norway
Unknown
Decorative Woodcarving

Tankard

ca. 1800
Norway
Unknown
Decorative Woodcarving

Needlework Kit

1790
Norway
Unknown
Norwegian Metalworking

Bentwood Box

Unknown
Norway
Unknown
Decorative Woodcarving

Tankard

1820
Norway
Unknown
Decorative Woodcarving

Ambar

1861
Garmo Farm, Lom, Gudbrandsdal, Norway
A member of the Garmo family
Decorative Woodcarving

Dipper

1770-1800
Voss, Norway
Unknown
Decorative Woodcarving

Bentwood Box

1900-1949
Gudbrandsdalen, Norway
Unknown
Decorative Woodcarving

Bentwood Box

1831
Sogn, Norway
Unknown
Decorative Woodcarving

Beaker

ca. 1568
Norway
Unknown
Norwegian Metalworking

Beaker

1870-1900
Lesjaskogen, Gudbrandsdalen, Norway
Andreas Paulson Lien
Decorative Woodcarving

Bentwood Box

1800-1900
Hjartdal, Telemark, Norway
Unknown
Decorative Woodcarving

Bentwood Box

1822
Ness, Hallingdal, Norway
Unknown
Decorative Woodcarving

Bentwood Box

ca. 1900
Norway
Unknown
Decorative Woodcarving

Butter Mold

1790
Norway
Unknown
Decorative Woodcarving