Ensemble

Unknown

third quarter 19th century · cotton, wool, silk · Costume Institute

This ensemble, known as a bunad represents the national dress of Norway. The form is based on traditions established in the 19th century, and unique to each region. Bunads can be quite expensive due to the high quality of materials and craftsmanship in their construction.

Artist

Unknown

Date

third quarter 19th century

Medium

cotton, wool, silk

Culture

Norwegian

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Florence A. Williams, 1958