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Bridal costume
Ballantyne, R M, 1864, Watercolour
Bridal costume
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Item no
24789
Title
Bridal costume
Artist / maker
Ballantyne, R M
Date
1864
Size
10.5 x 7.0 cm
Type
Watercolour
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Description taken from R. M. Ballantyne's book, Norwegian adventure book, 'Chasing the Sun':
'He was delighted with the dress, for it glittered with gold and silver ornaments. The crown was of pure silver covered with gold. The breastplate was red cloth ornamented with silver-gilt brooches, beads of various colours, silver chains, and small, round looking-glasses. There was also a belt ornamented with gold and silver. Altogether Raneilda looked much more like the Queen of Norway than a poor peasant girl!
It is necessary to inform the reader that the greater part of this costume did not belong to the girl. In fact it did not belong to any one in particular. It is the custom in Norway for each district to have a marriage-dress for general use. The crown, the breastplate, and the belt are public property, and may be hired out by the girls who are about to be married at a few shillings for each occasion.'
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R M Ballantyne's 'Views of Norway'
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