BRIDAL COSTUME
Norwegian; 19th century.
Consisting of satin jacket, skirt of wool, peasant weaving, cape and belt with silver ornaments and lace, silver-gilt crown, of an earlier date, fringe of false hair, to be removed after the ceremony, forehead bands and streamers. The silver locket is to contain the "Prester Penger," the fee paid to the minister.
Given by Mrs. Close and Miss Etta Close, O.B.E. [March 1932]