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Museum Store
from The Oslo City Hall— Monumental Architecture with a Human Touch: Applied Art and Design at the Middle
by Vesterheim
The Chloe Ellefson Mystery Series by Kathleen Ernst
Kathleen Ernst’s fourth Chloe Ellefson Mystery is set at Vesterheim!
Ernst is an award-winning, bestselling American author of 26 published books that fall into three main groups: “American Girl” mysteries and historical fiction for readers ages 8 and up; Chloe Ellefson mysteries for adults and mature teens; and American Civil War books for adults and young readers. Kathleen’s work has earned numerous honors, including multiple Edgar and Agatha national mystery award nominations, and an Emmy for children’s educational programming
#1 Old World Murder Clever plot twists and credible characters make this story great fun. On Chloe Ellefson’s first day as the new curator of collections at Old World Wisconsin, an outdoor museum that recreates the 1870s, elderly Berget Lundquist asks Chloe for the return of a family heirloom. A fatal car crash for Berget and the fatal bludgeoning of Berget’s aged neighbor lead Chloe to suspect the item has some special value. Softcover. VM2407 $14.95
#2 The Heirloom Murders In this mystery, Chloe delights in losing herself in antiques and folk traditions. But with an odd break-in followed by a grisly murder, she is drawn into a mystery involving a rare variety of Swiss cheese, a nearly extinct heirloom flower, and plain, old-fashioned greed. Softcover. VM5968 $14.95
#3 The Light Keeper’s Legacy You won’t want to stop reading as museum curator Chloe Ellefson trades her relaxing time on Wisconsin’s Rock Island for an abundance of mystery and danger. Softcover. VM8675 $14.99
#4 Heritage of Darkness—Set at Vesterheim! Curator Chloe Ellefson quickly regrets trying to develop closer ties with her family while traveling with her mom and her boyfriend Roekle Mckenna to Decorah, Iowa, for rosemaling classes. But when she finds a class instructor’s body crammed into one of the museum’s antique immigrant trunks, Chloe must uncover hidden family secrets before her loved ones are the next victims. Softcover. VM2724 $14.99
Sámi Bracelets by SwedArt Sámi Skilled Sámi artisans have been embroidering with spun wires on reindeer leather and textiles for hundreds of years. They invented this beautiful spun pewter wire with 4% silver and used to make it by hand. The constant addition of new designs has made Sámi jewelry a popular fashion statement, but few stores carry the hard-to-find handmade and ethnic jewelry. SwedArt’s traditional Sámi bracelets are made of vegetable tanned reindeer leather, spun pewter wires, and hand-carved reindeer antler buttons. Black VM40104 $83.50 Brown VM40105 $83.50
Sølje Heart Necklace With Spoon This delicate heart-shaped pendant with one spoon comes on an 18-inch chain. Available in oxidized silver. Call to special order in white silver with gold spoons. VM0751 $32.50 Sølje Earrings With One Spoon Oxidized silver, one-inch length, post back. Call to special order in white silver with gold spoons.
VM0301 $49.50
Singsaker Jacket by Dale of Norway
The beautiful Singsaker cardigan is the first design from Dale of Norway that is based on Norwegian folk costume traditions. The inspiration for the Singsaker design is the traditional Trøndelag costume, which is equally well-suited for everyday use and more formal occasions. S, M, L, and XL. Off white, metal, dark gray.
VM82081 $468.00
Scandinavian Folklore By Laila Durán
Available exclusively in the U.S. at Vesterheim. Photographer Laila Durán cooperated with private collectors and museums to present these traditional costumes from Sweden, Norway, and Sápmi. Picturing both old garments and newly made ones, these gorgeous volumes show that costume traditions are seldom static, but often are influenced by fashion and the temperament of the wearer. Beautiful full-color pictures show costumes from everyday life and festivities. Includes descriptions. English and Norwegian text. Hardcover.
Scandinavian Folklore I VM6137 $65.00 Scandinavian Folklore II VM3387 $65.00 Scandinavian Folklore III VM14191 $65.00
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What Does the Fox Say?
Get the book inspired by the Norwegian brothers, Ylvis, who produced the hit video—What Does The Fox Say? The drawings are by Norwegian artist Svein Nyhus, who also illustrated Why Kings and Queens Don’t Wear Crowns!
