Skinnfell
- Date ca. 1875
- Place of Origin Stjørdal, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway
- Creator Regine/Regina Johannesdatter Bjerkvig
Rectangular sheepskin throw of smaller skins, both light and dark wool, hand sewn together with irregular pieces to complete the spaces. Skin side covered by woven piece in tavlebragd or monk’s belt technique and consisting of linen warp and weft with additional bands of red, green, and purple.
- Materials Sheepskin, linen
- Dimensions length: 68 inches; width: 56 inches
- Identifier / Source 1994.067.001 - Gift of Ruth Fretheim