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The History of Norwegian Sweaters

November 5 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Virtual Event Virtual Event

The History of Norwegian Sweaters

November 5, 2024 | 7:00 PM CST

Location: Online with the Des Moines Knitting Guild

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. Be sure to invite your audience to wear their favorite sweater. Or look more broadly at Nordic knitting in A History of Norwegian Knitting.

To receive a link to attend or for more information, contact Kathye Harrington-Taber at kharringtontaber@gmail.com.

Questions? Contact Kim Toussaint, Associate Director of Development, at ktoussaint@vesterheim.org or 563-382-9681.

Vesterheim staff members can give presentations to cultural, community, and church groups on a variety of topics. Find more information about presentation options and how to schedule one for your group here.

Details

Date:
November 5
Time:
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM