Bentwood Box
- Date 1840-1860
- Place of Origin Telemark or Numedal, Norway
- Creator Unknown
Round bentwood box with side birch root lacing and no cover. Burnt (svidekor) decoration in crosses, diamonds, and swags.
From the home of Peter K. Nordlie, Stoughton, Wisconsin. Used for flat bread.
- Materials Wood
- Dimensions height: 7.5 inches; width: 15.75 inches; depth: 15.375 inches
- Identifier / Source 1985.041.001 - Gift of Margaret Nordlie