Hair ornament, part of a Norwegian bridal costume purchased by the donor in 1865 from the original owner. The piece consists of seven ribbons stitched to a central band. Decorated with rosettes of various sizes, coloured glass beads, and imitation pearls. The ribbons are of brocaded silk, featuring floral and leafy stems and detached sprigs. To the reverse, five of the ribbons are lined with a cream printed cotton of small detached floral sprays; two final ribbons are lined with different cottons of a red and black floral, and stripes, respectively.
Worn to the reverse of the head, as part of a larger headdress assemblage known as <i>lad, </i>traditionally topped with a bridal crown.