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 | "Buksesele" 1867 "Buk" means trousers. "Sele" means suspenders, but can also designate a horse harness. Notice that long ago suspenders weren't elastic, they had to be fastened on to pants using several rows of loser or tighter buttonholes. These men's suspenders are handsomely beaded, and would be worn as part of a Bunad. The Bunad is the traditional special occasion dress in Norway. Each region uses distinctive colour schemes and cut for their Bunader. |
 | "Bunad" A "bunad" is the Norwegian traditional folk costume. Every district in Norway has a different costume, using different colours and design style. This bunad is from the Hardanger district in Norway. The breastplate and belt are intricately beaded. Hardanger women's "bunader" are characterized by a red vest and a panel of famous Hardager embroidery which is sewn into the apron. |
 | Aebelskier Pan This cast iron pan is used to make "Aebelskier," round Scandinavian pancakes that are especially popular in Denmark. The batter is cooked inside the seven circular depressions in this pan. Each "Aebelskiver" is traditionally cooked with a chunk of apple or applesauce filling in the centre of it. When one side is cooked the "Aebelskiver" is turned using a knitting needle or metal skewer. "Aebelskivers" are served hot and delicious. |
 | Antique Round Waffle Iron This is a 1940s cast iron waffle iron. |
 | Bell Pull This fancy Klokke'streng or bell pull of bunader (folk costumes) was cross stitched by a Norwegian Laft Hus member. |
 | Bible This is a 1911 Norwegian Family Bible. This bible won a prize for its publishing quality and beauty. |
 | Butter Press This butter press was used to shape churned butter into one pound blocks. Pulling upward on the wooden handle presses the butter by moving the bottom panel upwards and squeezing the contents. The butter will then harden in this square, pressed shape. |
 | Carders These are paddles for carding wool. In the 17th century Norwegian families would have to make all their clothing and blankets themselves. The process had many steps. First they had to shear the sheep. Next they would have to clean and prepare the wool for spinning. Carders are for brushing the wool back and forth until the burrs and impurities are removed. Once the wool is spun, clothing and other fabrics can be knit or woven from this yarn. |
 | Carved Wood Cutting Board This cutting board is detailed with relief carving. This pattern is a stylized "rosemaling" pattern, only in this case the design is carved out of the wood instead of painted. |
 | Child's "Kong Chair" This 3-legged chair is called a Kong's chair. It was made with three legs so it would sit level on a dirt or uneven wood floor, like a milk stool. This particular chair is decorated with beautiful "rosemaling," which is Norwegian stylized flower painting. The structural design for this "Kong's chair" was copied from an authentic Norwegian child's chair featured in a book. |