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Tattooing in the Ancient World by Lars Krutak

Luther College 700 College Dr, Decorah, IA, United States

Join world traveler and anthropologist Dr. Lars Krutak as he shares his ongoing journey to understand how ancient and more contemporary tattoos “make” the people who wear them. Dr. Krutak’s lecture will draw upon material from Vesterheim Museum’s new exhibition Tattoo: Identity Through Ink as well as his books, including Ancient Ink: The Archaeology of...

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The History of Norwegian Sweaters

Learn about the history of different types and styles of Norwegian sweaters, including Setesdal, Fana, Marius, and Olympic from textile expert and Vesterheim Chief Curator Laurann Gilbertson. Laurann will also discuss the symbolism behind some of the patterns and colors on sweaters made today. This is an open meeting. Visitors wishing to attend should send...