DepartmentTextiles-Europe
Bridal bib in Sunnfjord style
NameBreastplate
(not entered)Bridal bib in Sunnfjord style
CultureNorwegian
Date1892-1900
Place madeNorway, Europe
MediumWool, gilded silver, mirror, silk velvet ribbon,
silver braid, bobbin lace
Dimensions22 13/16 × 16 15/16 in. (58 × 43 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Florence Dibell Bartlett, A.1955.1.237
Object numberA.1955.1.237
DescriptionSilver ornaments by John Edvard Stamnæss (1868–1944) in ÅlesundThis U-shaped red wool bib has lace from shoulder to shoulder. Attached to wool is a border of silver trim in rick-rack shape, 3 large heart shaped mirrors with silver frames and dangles, and 12 other round or star shaped medallions. It is backed with red checked cotton The center mirror is broken or has slid.
19th-early 20th century
Late 19th century
20th century
Artist Not Recorded
Early-mid 20th century
20th century
1934-1960