Name/Title
BunadEntry/Object ID
2023.35.1Description
Traditional men's Norwegian Bunad. Bunad includes a red colored vest with 14 silver buttons and a pair of navy colored pants with patterned tassels at the ankle. These are noted as being work bunad's, not ceremonial. Both vest and pants are in overall good condition with minor signs of use, wear, and storage.Cataloged By
Matthew AdelmanAcquisition
Accession
2023.35Source or Donor
Greg Welhaven & Joanne ColmanAcquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Search Terms
Bunad, Norwegian, Clothing, Traditional, Work Clothes, Sons of NorwayCondition
Overall Condition
GoodDate Examined
Sep 30, 2023Examined By
Matthew AdelmanRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Jack WelhavenPerson or Organization
Myrle WelhavenPerson or Organization
Myrle PalmerGeneral Notes
Note
Notes: Note with donation: "The bunads belong to Jack Welhaven and Myrle (Palmer) Welhaven.These bunads were considered "working clothes", not ceremonial. Jack & Myrle were charter members of the Sons of Norway lodge in Door County. The lodge closed in summer of 2023. The apron has a Hardanger border, Myrle taught Hardanger and was known as :the Hardanger Lady."
Status: OK
Status By: Matthew Adelman
Status Date: 2023-09-30Create Date
September 30, 2023Update Date
July 18, 2026
