Creation Date
1981Dimensions
37 1/2 inches L
114 inches Circumference
wool skirt, made with hooks and eyes as fasteners and pocket in the center of the front of skirt
13 3/4 " L
34 inches Circumference
vest, wool - short - so blouse shows before skirt starts
McCall's 7695
43 inches W x 32 inches L
17 inches Circumference
Apron, polyester
6 inches W x 5 inches D
under cap
19 1/2 inches W x 14 inches L
over-cap hat, triangle sides 14 inches, lace 5 inches wide
scarf
Description
This is the folk costume for Ærø, Denmark. Made by Barbara Andersen in 1981, it was worn for events in the Danish community in Minneapolis. It consists of an blue striped underskirt in cotton, an overskirt in brown and white pinstripe wool, a striped apron, a blouse descrlbed as a pillowcase with sleeves, and a scarf that Barbara made to simulate Tambour embroidery. There is a lined vest, the same as the wool skirt , a cotton jacket and a close fitting cap of black silk with ribbons. The back of the cap features a beaded embroidered floral pattern.The over-cap is a startched white cotton triangle or hat, with ribbons to tie. The back corner bends up, indicating it is from the Marstal end of the island of Ærø. On the front is a four inch wide lace starched brim. The lace for the hat came from a crocheted antimacassar from Barbara's mother in law. It was worn at Festival of Nations, Scandinavia Today Celebration in 1982 and Danish Days at the Danish American Center. Mary Busch wore this costume to The Scandinavian Ball in 2020. Geographic Names
Marstal, Ærø Kommune, South Denmark, Denmark, EU [54.85621,10.51726] [id:2617030]
