This postcard shows the Wisconsin State Rosemaling Exhibit at the Syttende Mai Folk Festival in Stoughton, Wisconsin. Rosemaling is a form of decorative flower painting that originated in Norway. Stoughton is the "Home of Rosemaling in America." Per Lysne, an early 20th century Norwegian immigrant wagon painter in Stoughton, revived the craft of rosemaling in America when his other business slowed during the depression.
Syttende Mai (May 17) is Norwegian Constitution Day, a Norwegian national holiday. The constitution of Norway was signed on May 17, 1814. It is the oldest European constitution still in force. Stoughton, Wisconsin is the location of one of the largest Syttende Mai celebrations in the United States. The dates of the 2010 Stoughton Syttende Mai Festival are May 14- May 16.
Syttende Mai (May 17) is Norwegian Constitution Day, a Norwegian national holiday. The constitution of Norway was signed on May 17, 1814. It is the oldest European constitution still in force. Stoughton, Wisconsin is the location of one of the largest Syttende Mai celebrations in the United States. The dates of the 2010 Stoughton Syttende Mai Festival are May 14- May 16.
The style is not unlike the type of decoration you sometimes find on barges and narrow boats in the UK. Lovely card.
ReplyDeleteThe demonstration makes it look so easy, but not, I suspect in reality. Nice thing to do in those long Scandinavian winter nights.
ReplyDeleteThe decoration style reminded me of a style I saw in Portugal last year. Do you know the Galo de barcelos, the brightly coloured rooster of Portugal? Happy PFF.
ReplyDeleteWonderful - to learn about another American folk art.
ReplyDeleteNice dabbling! :)
ReplyDeleteReally nice art work. Thanks for showing it I had never heard of that before.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy reading what you share about the postcards. I love history and the info you share is a like a mini history lesson.
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You always find the neat piece and full of info. Love it.
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ReplyDeleteVery Pretty & very interesting too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creative art and great postcard! Thanks for the videos too! :)
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