#telemarksbunad

Traditional Norwegian bride (1966)

Bodice, likely for bridal wear from Telemark. Date of creation unknown. The main fabric is white cotton, edged in black wool.

The Telemarksbunad, as requested by @sophiathedudette

Vintage photos of Norwegian brides

Photo 1: Hardanger, Norway (Early 1900s)

Photo 2: Unknown location but taken somewhere between 1915-20

Photographed by Hans Johnsrud

Photo 3: Newly weds Sigfrid og Anders Hauge, Hordaland, Osterøy 1933

Photo 4: Hol, Buskerud ca.1920-1922

Photo 5: Voss, Norway 1965

Photo 6: Liabygda, Sykkylven, Møre og Romsdal

Photo 7: Newly weds Torstein og Kristine Narheim, Tyssedal, ca 1912

Photo 8: Tynset, Hedemark 1925 — 1930

Telemark brides wool jacket with decorative silk bands and silk collar lining. Eyelets and ornaments of silver.

Photos: Anne-Lise Reinsfelt - Norsk Folkemuseum

Likely a wedding dress, made in the first half of the 19th century in Telemark.

The bodice is made of red velvet, edged in green velvet and silk ribbons. Between where the skirts and bodice connect, there are two rows of green Vadmel.

The red wool skirt is cartridge pleated, and flattens and splits in the front. The edge consists of 6 fabric stripes: 2 green wool, 1 beige striped, 1 orange wool, 1 lighter green, 1 red canvas.

There is a strong black wool edge on the inside, likely for supporting the hem shape and protecting the hem from damage and dirt.

There has been some conservation work done, mainly the red supportive skirt sewn to the inside and some hole repairs.

in her Telemarks-Dress ca 1870