Author: TÖNSBERG, Nils Christian
Title: Norske Nationaldragter Tegnede Af Forskjellige Norske Kunstnere Og Ledsaede Med Opl˙Sende
Description: Oslo: Jörgen Schive, Winckelmann & Sönner, 1852. Thirty-Three Colored Plates Illustrating the National Costumes of Norway TÖNSBERG. Nils Christian. Norske Nationaldragter tegnede af forskjellige norske Kunstnere og ledsaede med opl˙sende. Text. Udgivne af Chr. Tönsberg. Christiania, Udgiverens Forlag. [Oslo]: Trykt af [Printed by] Jörgen Schive, Winckelmann & Sönner, 1851-52. Norwegian national costumes drawn by various Norwegian artists and accompanied by text. Text in Danish, German and English. First edition. Large quarto (13 5/8 x 10 3/8 inches; 345 x 263 mm.). Colored lithograph title, [iv, foreword & contents], [50], [6, musical arrangements] pp. Thirty three fine hand-colored lithographs, some heightened with gum arabic, all with original tissue guards. Text browned, plates foxed, mainly in blank margins. Contemporary red cloth over boards, covers decoratively bordered in gilt, front cover with title "Norske Nationaldragter" in gilt, rear cover with indecipherable initials and "1853" in gilt. Expertly rebacked with original spine laid down, pale blue endpapers. Corners repaired. Binders ticket on front pastedown "J.G. Hessing / Boekbinder / Amsterdam". A very good copy of an interesting look at the National costumes of Norway. The resurgence of interest in traditional Norwegian costumes, known as bunads, can be seen as part of the broader nationalistic movement that accompanied Norway's journey towards independence from Sweden in the early 20th century. The bunad, with its distinctive and colorful regional variations, became a symbol of Norwegian identity and cultural heritage. In the period leading up to Norway's independence in 1905, there was a growing movement to celebrate and preserve Norwegian culture. This included a revival of folk music, dance, and traditional crafts, alongside the renewed interest in bunads. The costumes, which had been at risk of fading into obscurity, experienced a renaissance as symbols of national pride and identity. Each region in Norway has its own unique bunad, characterized by specific patterns, colors, and designs that reflect local traditions and history. The intricate embroidery, use of silver jewelry, and detailed craftsmanship make each bunad a work of art, often passed down through generations. Today, bunads are worn for special occasions such as weddings, confirmations, and national holidays like Constitution Day on May 17th. They serve not only as a connection to Norway's past but also as a celebration of its cultural diversity and regional heritage. Nils Christian Tönsberg (1813-1897) was a Norwegian publisher and author. Christian Tönsberg became one of the larger Norwegian publishers and was best known for illustrated books about Norway. Colas 2893; Lipperheide 1050; Bobins 413. .
Keywords: Books in German Costume
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Title: Norske Nationaldragter Tegnede Af Forskjellige Norske Kunstnere Og Ledsaede Med Opl˙Sende
Description: Oslo: Jörgen Schive, Winckelmann & Sönner, 1852. Thirty-Three Colored Plates Illustrating the National Costumes of Norway TÖNSBERG. Nils Christian. Norske Nationaldragter tegnede af forskjellige norske Kunstnere og ledsaede med opl˙sende. Text. Udgivne af Chr. Tönsberg. Christiania, Udgiverens Forlag. [Oslo]: Trykt af [Printed by] Jörgen Schive, Winckelmann & Sönner, 1851-52. Norwegian national costumes drawn by various Norwegian artists and accompanied by text. Text in Danish, German and English. First edition. Large quarto (13 5/8 x 10 3/8 inches; 345 x 263 mm.). Colored lithograph title, [iv, foreword & contents], [50], [6, musical arrangements] pp. Thirty three fine hand-colored lithographs, some heightened with gum arabic, all with original tissue guards. Text browned, plates foxed, mainly in blank margins. Contemporary red cloth over boards, covers decoratively bordered in gilt, front cover with title "Norske Nationaldragter" in gilt, rear cover with indecipherable initials and "1853" in gilt. Expertly rebacked with original spine laid down, pale blue endpapers. Corners repaired. Binders ticket on front pastedown "J.G. Hessing / Boekbinder / Amsterdam". A very good copy of an interesting look at the National costumes of Norway. The resurgence of interest in traditional Norwegian costumes, known as bunads, can be seen as part of the broader nationalistic movement that accompanied Norway's journey towards independence from Sweden in the early 20th century. The bunad, with its distinctive and colorful regional variations, became a symbol of Norwegian identity and cultural heritage. In the period leading up to Norway's independence in 1905, there was a growing movement to celebrate and preserve Norwegian culture. This included a revival of folk music, dance, and traditional crafts, alongside the renewed interest in bunads. The costumes, which had been at risk of fading into obscurity, experienced a renaissance as symbols of national pride and identity. Each region in Norway has its own unique bunad, characterized by specific patterns, colors, and designs that reflect local traditions and history. The intricate embroidery, use of silver jewelry, and detailed craftsmanship make each bunad a work of art, often passed down through generations. Today, bunads are worn for special occasions such as weddings, confirmations, and national holidays like Constitution Day on May 17th. They serve not only as a connection to Norway's past but also as a celebration of its cultural diversity and regional heritage. Nils Christian Tönsberg (1813-1897) was a Norwegian publisher and author. Christian Tönsberg became one of the larger Norwegian publishers and was best known for illustrated books about Norway. Colas 2893; Lipperheide 1050; Bobins 413. .
Keywords: Books in German Costume
Price: US$ 1250.00 Seller: David Brass Rare Books (ABAA/ILAB)
- Book number: 05928
- Book number: 05928
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