Books and Magazines
Crown Bookmark from Vesterheim Collection
In western and northern Norway, brides wore a silver or gilded bridal crown with hanging decorations, often shaped like bowls, leaves, or flowers. Crowns were usually owned by wealthy farmers or church parishes and were available for brides to rent....
$4.95
The Princess and the Boat Boy, Heroes of the Primstav by Lucy Tokheim
Lucy is bringing out her first comic book! It is her retelling of the legend of St. Sunniva, the first patron saint of Norway. The Norwegian primstav calendar also made its way into this entirely hand-drawn story. 36 pages, black...
$16.00
12 Spoons, 2 Bowls, and a Knife 15 Step-by-Step Projects for the Kitchen by Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated
Features beginner-friendly projects by talented artists ranging from rustic coffee scoops to bread bowls, and jam spreaders! Softcover.
$16.99
The Christmas Sweater by Jan Brett
A new Christmas classic from Jan Brett with an adventurous boy and an adorable pug in a Christmas sweater who saves the day!Yiayia is thrilled with the fantastically adorned Christmas sweater she made for her grandson’s dog, Ariadne. Her grandson...
$20.00
The Hjelles of Siewers Springs by Ann Hjelle
An Iowa family and their farm. This booklet documents a Norwegian immigrant family and their Decorah, Iowa, legacy.
Softcover.
$5.00
Norwegian Rose Painting in America by Nils Ellingsgard
Among the hundreds of thousands of Norwegians who immigrated to the United States during the 19th century, many brought objects from a rich rural tradition. This book is a survey of the most typical and interesting objects, with emphasis on...
$39.00
Lights That Dance in the Night by Yuval Zommer
From tiny specks of dust to gleaming rays in the dark, the northern lights travel across the Arctic, uniting every creature in a celebration over land and sea. In this wonderfully festive picture book, Yuval Zommer imagines the northern lights'...
$19.99
Red River Girl - The Art of Orabel Thortvedt
This fascinating coffee table-style book, published in 2020, is the result of a cooperative effort between the West-Telemark Museum in Eidsborg and the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County, in Moorhead, Minnesota. This is a remarkable publication that tells...
$45.00
Rosemaling: The Hallingdal Idea Book by Leslie Landis
Showcasing fine historic Hallingdal pieces from Vesterheim's collection, this book is an inspiration! Includes over 150 illustrations of Hallingdal design sketches and detailed elements, such as flowers, flower centers, petal shapes, scrolls, leaves, vines, curtains, vases, pedestals, borders, and line...
$59.95
Vesterheim Magazine Vol. 21, No. 2 2023 – Fjords, Farms, Folk Art
Vesterheim is published twice a year, featuring in-depth articles focusing on the museum's priceless collections of artifacts, Norwegian-American history and culture, and up-to-date information on all museum events, classes, tours, and education opportunities. The magazine is a benefit to Vesterheim...
$5.00
Last Word on Lefse by Gary Legwold
A joyous book dedicated to preserving the traditions of this Scandinavian food. It includes folktales, stories, and history surrounding this Norwegian delicacy. Along with corny songs, poems, and jokes, is a serious chapter with photographs and tips on how to...
$14.95
Chip Carving Starter Guide by Charlene Lynum
"Chip Carving Starter Guide" is a must-have guide for anyone looking for an approachable introduction to the timeless craft of chip carving! Begin by gaining a solid foundation of knowledge on the basics of chip carving, transferring patterns, applying finishes,...
$16.99
Karvsnitt: Carving, Pattern & Color in the Slöjd Tradition by Jögge Sundqvist
Cutting patterns and symbols in wood and enhancing them with vibrant color are folk traditions kept alive in the slöjd craft. Through decorations imbued with meaning, chip carving has given soul to slöjd woodcraft throughout history. Even today, chip carving...
$48.00
Vesterheim Magazine Vol. 7, No. 1 2009 - Dyed in the Wool
Vesterheim is published twice a year, featuring in-depth articles focusing on the museum's priceless collections of artifacts, Norwegian-American history and culture, and up-to-date information on all museum events, classes, tours, and education opportunities. This issue focuses on sacred symbols in...
$5.00
Children of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings by Neil Price
The Viking Age saw an unprecedented expansion of the Scandinavian peoples into the world. As traders and raiders, explorers and colonists, they ranged from eastern North America to the Asian steppe. But for centuries, the Vikings have been seen through...
$22.99
Per and the Dala Horse by Rebecca Hickox
Illustrated by Yvonne Gilbert. Set in a Swedish village long ago, Per and the Dala Horse is the charming tale of a young boy's quest to recover a golden chalice stolen by trolls. When an old farmer dies, he leaves...
$9.95
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