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Norway

Oppland

Gudbrandsdal

Skirt of pleated red woollen cloth, forming part of a Norwegian bridal costume purchased by the donor in 1865 from the original owner. The skirt is woven in coloured stripes, further embroidered with coloured wools.

The pattern is a plaid, partly filled with conventional figures supposed to represent the bride, trees, and floral ornament, repeated diagonally within oblong compartments formed by the plaid.

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Categories	Embroidery Folk Art Womenswear Regional Dress Clothing Wedding
Object type	Skirt
Title	Skirt
Materials and techniques	Wool Woven Embroidery Weaving
Brief description	Skirt, brocaded wool, Norway, 1750s.
Physical description	Skirt of pleated red woollen cloth, forming part of a Norwegian bridal costume purchased by the donor in 1865 from the original owner. The skirt is woven in coloured stripes, further embroidered with coloured wools. The pattern is a plaid, partly filled with conventional figures supposed to represent the bride, trees, and floral ornament, repeated diagonally within oblong compartments formed by the plaid.
Dimensions	Length: 94cm Bottom hem width: 170cm Measurements have been taken from historic records and have not been checked.
Gallery label	(March 1932) 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.
Credit line	Given by Mrs. E. Close
Collection	Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number	T.23-1913

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Record created	June 24, 2009
Record URL	https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O361332/skirt-skirt/

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