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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Trunk

1828-1905
Rollag, Numedal, Buskerud, Norway
Sebjørn Kverndalen
Rosemaling & Decorative Painting

Trunk

1825-1857
Valdres, Norway
probably Ola Hermundsen Berge
Rosemaling & Decorative Painting

Bentwood Box

1995
Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, U.S.
Ione Schopen
Rosemaling & Decorative Painting

Bowl

1968
Norway or U.S.
Bergljot Lunde
Rosemaling & Decorative Painting

Tankard

1992
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota; Stoughton, Wisconsin, U.S.
Made by Severt Rasmuson, painted by Ethel Kvalheim
Rosemaling & Decorative Painting

Bentwood Box

1973
Elkhorn, Wisconsin, U.S.
Thelma and Elma Olsen
Rosemaling & Decorative Painting

Trunk

1847
Sandeid, Rogaland, Norway
probably Gunleik Bergstuen
Rosemaling & Decorative Painting

Bentwood Box

1990
Decorah, Iowa, U.S.
Helen Fantl
Rosemaling & Decorative Painting

Plate

1978
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Gary Albrecht
Rosemaling & Decorative Painting

Bentwood Box

1974
Stoughton, Wisconsin, U.S.
Vi Thode
Rosemaling & Decorative Painting

Trunk

1778
Hedmark, Norway
possibly Syver Syversen Øverli
Rosemaling & Decorative Painting

Trunk

1843
Næsta, Valdres, Oppland, Norway
probably Helge Olsen Kvale
Rosemaling & Decorative Painting

Martin Luther Orphans Home Fire, Stoughton, Wisconsin

1925
Stoughton, Dane County, WI
Unknown
Historical Images

Martin Luther Orphans Home Fire, Stoughton, Wisconsin

1925
Stoughton, Dane County, WI
Unknown
Historical Images

Martin Luther Orphans Home Fire Aftermath, Stoughton, Wisconsin

1925
Stoughton, Dane County, WI
Unknown
Historical Images

Martin Luther Orphans Home

Unknown
Stoughton, Dane County, WI
Unknown
Historical Images
A man and eight terriers.

Terrier Dogs

Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Historical Images
A boy sits on a couch with stuffed animal.

Portrait of Boy with Toy

Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Historical Images
Man and woman sit together inside around a table.

Man and Woman Inside

Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Historical Images
Log home in the middle of a field.

Winnebago County, Winchester WI

Unknown
Winchester, W
Unknown
Historical Images
Two women sit together in nicely decorated room.

Two Women Seated in Room

Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Historical Images
Elderly woman, young woman, and baby sit together outside.

Elderly Woman, Young Woman, and Baby

Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Historical Images
Four girls throw snow.

Women Throwing Snow

Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Historical Images
Six women pose in studio.

Women in Studio

Unknown
Spring Grove, MN
Unknown
Historical Images
Two girls holding one dog and the other dog in a wheel barrel.

Two Women with Dog

Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Historical Images
Two women and one man pose in a studio.

Portrait of Man and Two Woman

Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Historical Images
Man and woman pose in a studio.

Portrait of Man and Woman

Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Historical Images
Man and woman pose in a studio.

Portrait of Man and Woman

Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Historical Images