Name/Title
Norwegian Solje BroochEntry/Object ID
2021.34.1Description
Norwegian Solje brooch - bridal crown. Given to Nyla Small by her husband Robert (Bob) Small. Purchased at Draeb Jewelers in Sturgeon Bay.Cataloged By
Matthew AdelmanAcquisition
Accession
2021.34Source or Donor
Small, NylaAcquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
JewelryNomenclature Sub-Class
Body AdornmentsNomenclature Class
AdornmentNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsSearch Terms
Brooch, Draeb Jewelers, Jewelry, Norwegian, Solje, Sturgeon BayCondition
Overall Condition
GoodDate Examined
Sep 22, 2021Examined By
Matthew AdelmanRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Nyla SmallPerson or Organization
Robert SmallGeneral Notes
Note
Notes: Solje pieces were used, at one time, to add embellishments to the traditional Norwegian costumes, which are called Bunads. Even today, the Norwegians will wear Bunads for celebrations. The Solje pieces were meant to represent the sun, and were worn on the collars and cuffs of the brunds, normally as brooches or pins.
Status: OK
Status By: Matthew Adelman
Status Date: 2021-09-22Create Date
September 22, 2021Update Date
August 7, 2026
