Books and Magazines
Norwegian Emigration: Between Rocks and Hard Places by Ann Urness Gesme
Gesme shares her research detailing customs and conditions in the lives of rural Norwegians as they began to consider emigration in the 1800s. With this information, readers can gain logical and credible insight into the daily lives of Norwegian ancestors. This...
$22.95
The Diary of Elisabeth Koren 1853-1855 by David T Nelson
Else Elisabeth Hysing, an upper-class Norwegian woman, married Ulrik Vilhelm Koren on August 18, 1853 and, almost immediately afterward, the couple made the perilous Atlantic Crossing to America, where her husband had been called to serve as the first Lutheran...
$19.95
Mike & Else's Favorite Ole & Lena Jokes - Books 1 and 2
By Mike and Else Sevig. Everyone can use a good laugh once in a while and this collections of Ole & Lena jokes are just the ticket! Quaint and well-meaning, Ole & Lena jokes celebrate the quirky folk humor of...
$4.99
Voyage of the TradeWind by Harald M. Hamran
The logbook and diary of the voyage that Harald Hamran and his brother Hans made between Norway and America in 1933 on a 25-foot sailboat. Their ship, TradeWind, is one of the most popular artifacts at Vesterheim.Softcover, 80 pp.
$12.95
Our Favorites Through The Years
Vesterheim Museum Scandinavian Food Fest 1991-2002
These recipes, which were used during a food festival at Vesterheim, kept people coming year after year.
Softcover, 40 pp.
$7.50
Using the Norwegian Cradle Loom by Lila Nelson
Newly revised! Lila Nelson, previous Vesterheim Textile Curator, originally wrote these instructions for how to use the cradle loom in 1977. Includes detailed drawings and updated full-color pictures.
Softcover.
$13.95
Ole Goes To War: Men from Norway Who Fought in America's Civil War by Jerry Rosholt
Many Norwegian immigrants came to the United States to form the Wisconsin 15th Regiment and fight in the Civil War. Through historical photographs and the soldiers own words, this book vividly brings to life the human dimension of this pivotal moment...
$5.00
Rosemalers' Recipes
This beautiful Vesterheim classic was compiled by rosemaler Betty Dowe and her committee in 1987. Bringing together foodways and rosemaling, the collection is decorated throughout with full-color rosemaling paintings and black-and-white designs, and complete with all of your favorite recipes...
$25.95
Rosemaling Patterns for Christmas Tree Ornaments
A Vesterheim production, 1985, edited by Donna Benson.
Patterns by 39 different American rosemalers. Softcover.
$15.95
Nordic Fest: 50 Years Strong by Dawn Svenson Holland
Researched and written by Dawn Svenson Holland. The Nordic Fest 50th anniversary book celebrates the beautiful story of this uniquely nonprofit, noncommercial special event held the last weekend of July in Decorah, Iowa. The book includes 22 chapters and a...
$15.00
The Rømmegrøt Diet by Rolf Svanoe
Reflections on the Norwegian Immigrant Story. This booklet tells the story of Norwegian emigration to the United States through the lens of food. Rømmegrøt is a delicious creamy porridge beloved by many. Through personal stories, the author shows what life...
$13.95
Great Introductions - Gudbrandsdalen Style by Andrea Herkert
How to paint the basic elements of the Gudbrandsdal style. Full color, progressive, instructional images. Spiralbound.
$30.00
Great Introductions - Telemark Style by Andrea Herkert
How to paint the basic elements of the Telemark style. Full color, progressive, instructional images. Spiralbound.
$25.00
Marking Time: The Primstav Murals of Sigmund Aarseth by Kathleen Stokker
With a lively text by Kathleen Stokker, this lavishly illustrated guide to Sigmund Aarseth's vibrant primstav (calendar stick) murals in Vesterheim's Amdal-Odland Heritage Center is a color compendium of Norwegian folklore as well as a study of a contemporary folk-art...
$5.00
Norway Coloring & Activity Book by Kirsten Sevig
More than just a coloring book, this 48-page book includes Norwegian crafts, recipes, songs, and traditions as well. Children can color images of Norway's fjords, farms, costumes, towns, vikings, and trolls. This book is full of fun and is a...
$9.95
Scandinavian Folk Art Coloring Book
By Jessica Mazurkiewicz. Explore the unique beauty and timeless elegance of folk art from Scandinavia in this distinctive coloring book. Thirty-one charming illustrations feature a captivating array of simple yet stunning patterns overflowing with birds and blossoms, all inspired by...
$6.99
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