Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
This shawl dates back to the early 1900s. Mrs. J.V.N. Sandburg made this hand woven garment in Sweden. The white, black and grey houndstooth pattern with fringed edges still looks soft and comforting to this day.
These dark green crocheted wristlets are adorned with clear beads in diamond patterns. The were owned by Grandmother Aalaskon. She brought them from Telemark, Norway in the late 1800s.
This tall decorative coffee server made its way all the way from Norway in 1890 under the care of Mrs. Gertrude Simonson.
Comforts of Home
The mid- to late-1800s was a booming time for North Dakota, as settlers arrived from nearby states such as Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa. Toward the turn of the century, foreign immigrants made their way to the prairie from countries such as Norway, Sweden, Finland, Ireland, England, Scotland, Germany and more.
Often immigrants would have to travel via boat and train to make it to their destination. They had arrived with the intent to be Americans, but that didn't stop many from holding onto a memento from the old country.
This week's selection offers just a few of the old world items on display at the Eddy County Museum. Other objects of interest include shoes and dress attire from Sweden, as well as a tea kettle brought to the U.S. by Mary Hass's mother from Norway. Other surely exist within the collections as well.
These simple items remain in spectacular shape and offer us a moment to imagine Eddy County as a destination- as a home to a rich diversity of people who each brought something very special to their communities.
