Trunk
1985.1918
from the collection of
Creation Date
1842 – 1911Description
Wood Trunk - RosemalingMade by Peder Jenssen from Solvaaren Norway in 1842.
The subject card had a handwritten note: "Dalmaaling (Swedish Folk Art) Originating in Dlarna, Sweden." The designs do apppear to resemble the Dlarna painting style and motifs.
But, Per / Peder / Peter Jenssen / Jensson / Barsness was the father of Christ Barsness and the grandfather of Selma Barsness. He was born in Norway in 1825 and died in 1911. It is likely his trunk that was used by Christ when he immigrated to America.
Related People and Organizations
Jenssen, Peder
Barsness, Selma