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Monthly Archives: January 2010
Collection Highlight – Alaskan Doll
This 14 inch high doll has a carved wooden face is part of the Cleora Helbing Native American Arts and Crafts Exhibit. According to Miss Helbing’s own notes, “It is dressed in a completely authentic Eskimo costume: white ermine parka … Continue reading
Posted in Collection Notes
Tagged Alaska, Cleora Helbing, Doll, Eskimo, museum collection, Pope County Minnesota, Pope County Museum
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Collection Highlight – Hardanger Violin
Violin made by Christian K. Thoen in 1892 in Norfolk, MN. It has mother of pearl inlay and rosemaling done in ink on the trim. Christian was born July 11, 1844 in Halingdahl, Norway. He emigrated to America in 1866 … Continue reading
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Tagged halingdahl, hardanger, Immigrant, norway, Pope County Minnesota, Pope County Museum, violin
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Recent Pope County Photos
History is not only what happened 100 years ago. We are still making history today. SO – we are collecting photos of what Pope County looks like now. If you would like to see some of our images, please visit … Continue reading
