The next is a tapestry by Frida Hansen (1855-1931) who won a gold medal for her tapestries at the 1900 World Fair in Paris. So did Munthe, but he wanted to be known for his paintings so he was angry, she was elated.
The third picture is of a tapestry from the 1600's.
Next is the bunad worn by Queen Consort Maud, on a visit to Norway as a British princess. This was after her husband (and first cousin) Carl was elected king of Norway in 1905 and changed his name to Haakon VII. Don't ask. She was widely photographed in the national costume which raised patriotic feelings. This is the bunad my non-Norwegian mother bought and wore at multicultural events in Green Bay, Wis, where she was known as quite the krumkake baker. That outfit has since gone to my cousin in TX, I have an older bunad in a preteen size, provenance unknown.
Wonderful marquetry desk with book front, just like my friend Geoff Wonnacott makes in miniature.
Fabulous art nouveau wardrobe, looks like something Dr Suess could have drawn, right?
Display case with art nouveau decoration, no idea if it was made for museum use, a shop or a big, interesting home.
Last, an art nouveau couch. The art nouveau section was my favorite, can you tell??
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