E1553: Krosstornring brooch

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1553

Classification Category:

3:Personal Artifacts ➞ Adornment ➞ pins

Marks/Labels:

Vesterheim accession number "463" written on whiteout.

Materials:

metal ➔ silver

Dimensions:

2.82 cm L
1.74 cm W
Thickness: .1 cm

Provenance of Object:

This krosstornring brooch is from Norway. This simple style of søljer has been made in all regions of Norway, and continues to be popular all across the country today.

Production Date:

Unknown

Use/Function:

This brooch, often worn with bunad (traditional Norwegian dress), is used as traditional Norwegian costume silver. It holds the collar of the shirt together in the front.

Source Locality:

Luther College Museum Collections, from the Vesterheim 11/23/20

Description:

This is a silver krosstornring brooch. It has an open hole in the center and decorative designs in four quarters of the brooch.

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