This is probably the most precious artifact of the museum.
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The tablecloth he speaks of is one of the museum’s most valuable artifacts, consisting of 683 embroidered signatures from those who traveled to defend Norway in Canada in 1940. The historical significance of this object is evident from the fire instructions at the museum. In case of fire, the fire department is instructed to save one specific object from the collections, namely the tablecloth.
Here is the list of names on it.
Little Norway duk alfabetisk[1]
For more on Little Norway…
Introduction Little Norway (Text Version)
Introduction Little Norway (PDF Version)
Little Norway – Part One (Text Version)
Little Norway – Part One (PDF Version)
It is so interesting to see this tablecloth. Hats off to the ladies who thought up this idea and then followed through with all the embroidery! I wonder if it was exhibited within their little community when it was finished…
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Maybe David Wold would know or the museum.
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