Object Record
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Metadata
Accession number |
1994.203 |
Object Identification Number |
1994.203.348 |
Object Name |
Crest |
Donor |
Danish Brotherhood in America |
Description |
Wooden crest representing a town in Denmark. The crest is shield-shaped with three points at the top, and a "V" shape below. The wood is covered with a vinyl type of material that shows faux wood grain. Applied to this backing is a blue panel, flat on top and "U" shaped below. Over top of this is a yellow lion facing the viewer's left with its mouth open (red inside). Its tail is curled up over its back and it is reach forward with its front legs. Below this panel is a brass plate that is engraved "VARDE". On back is a hanging hook and two flat panels, one at the top and one at the bottom. |
Dimensions |
H-17.5 W-14 inches |
Place Of Origin |
likely USA/NE |
Owned By |
Danish Brotherhood in America |
Used By |
Danish Brotherhood in America |
Material |
plywood |
Search Terms |
Danish Brotherhood in America crest Varde |
Provenance |
There is no confirmed or specific history for this crest. It is part of a larger set that was presumably used by the Danish Brotherhood in America to adorn the walls of the headquarters building in Omaha, Nebraska. |
Images |
234\1994203348.JPG |
Date Received by Museum |
08/22/1994 |