Fabulous Norwegian Brides 1870-1920

On January 4, 2014 by Tim Newman

Norwegian Brides 1870-1920 - 1

Today’s little photographic gem of a collection shows off some old photos of Norwegian brides. The pictures are to be found in the Norsk Folkemuseum, Oslo. Subtlety was neither aimed for nor achieved with these bonny bonnets.

Brides of Norway look quite wondrous:

Norwegian Brides 1870-1920 - black metal

If you were wondering, the book is the bible.

Norwegian Brides 1870-1920 - cross Norwegian Brides 1870-1920 - long hair

History Collection

Norwegian Brides 1870-1920 - pensive

This is Betty and her good luck “twig”.

Norwegian Brides 1870-1920 - plus tree

Here the bride is being handed a ticket to see Mastodon play at the Manchester Evening News Arena.

Norwegian Brides 1870-1920 - queen Norwegian Brides 1870-1920 - saucy

Hurray! Someone’s smiling!

Norwegian Brides 1870-1920 - smiler Norwegian Brides 1870-1920 - viking Norwegian Brides 1870-1920 - with bible Norwegian Brides 1870-1920 - wooden hut

That’s all. Pretty cool no?

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