Bring a Norwegian antique, and it may be featured in our program, Antique ID! Laurann Gilbertson, chief curator at Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, will chose objects to describe, including age, origin, and function. (Please note she cannot offer appraisals.)

Prior to the Gilbertson’s presentation, we’ll enjoy a Norwegian-themed luncheon, and the Lars Skjervheim Spelemanslag — St. Olaf’s own Hardanger fiddle group — will provide traditional Norwegian folk music.

About the Presenter
Laurann Gilbertson holds a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and a master’s degree in textiles and clothing from Iowa State University. She has worked at the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum for 23 years, where she started as textile curator and is now chief curator.

Gilbertson recently co-authored with Carol Colburn a chapter in the Encyclopedia of National Dress: Traditional Clothing around the World and a study of Norwegian immigrant work dress in Norwegian-American Studies, Vol. 36. She has also written an essay on immigrant textile production in "Norwegian American Women: Migration, Communities and Identities,” and several articles for "Vesterheim" and "Piecework" magazines.