Hair ornament
Hair Ornament
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Hair ornament, part of a Norwegian bridal costume purchased by the donor in 1865 from the original owner. The piece consists of seven ribbons stitched to a central band. Decorated with rosettes of various sizes, coloured glass beads, and imitation pearls. The ribbons are of brocaded silk, featuring floral and leafy stems and detached sprigs. To the reverse, five of the ribbons are lined with a cream printed cotton of small detached floral sprays; two final ribbons are lined with different cottons of a red and black floral, and stripes, respectively.
Worn to the reverse of the head, as part of a larger headdress assemblage known as lad, traditionally topped with a bridal crown.
Worn to the reverse of the head, as part of a larger headdress assemblage known as lad, traditionally topped with a bridal crown.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Hair ornament |
| Materials and techniques | Brocaded silk ribbons with appliqued silk rosettes and beading. |
| Brief description | Hair ornament, brocaded silk ribbonsk appliqued rosettes and beading, Norway, 1800s. |
| Physical description | Hair ornament, part of a Norwegian bridal costume purchased by the donor in 1865 from the original owner. The piece consists of seven ribbons stitched to a central band. Decorated with rosettes of various sizes, coloured glass beads, and imitation pearls. The ribbons are of brocaded silk, featuring floral and leafy stems and detached sprigs. To the reverse, five of the ribbons are lined with a cream printed cotton of small detached floral sprays; two final ribbons are lined with different cottons of a red and black floral, and stripes, respectively. Worn to the reverse of the head, as part of a larger headdress assemblage known as lad, traditionally topped with a bridal crown. |
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| Gallery label | BRIDAL COSTUME
Norwegian; 19th century.
Consisting of satin jacket, skirt of wool, peasant weaving, cape and belt with silver ornaments and lace, silver-gilt crown, of an earlier date, fringe of false hair, to be removed after the ceremony, forehead bands and streamers. The silver locket is to contain the "Prester Penger," the fee paid to the minister.
Given by Mrs. Close and Miss Etta Close, O.B.E. (March 1932) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs. E. Close |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.29-1913 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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