Summary
Norwegian Bible published in 1868. It was brought out to Australia by Mr Dahle when he immigrated from Norway in the late 1800s or early 1900s.
Immigrants in the nineteenth early twentieth centuries could bring few possessions, there was little room for luggage on the crowded ships. They carefully chose treasures that would help them in their new lives and remind them of home, such as this bible.
Physical Description
Black leather bound Bible with gold text on spine. Extensive text throughout in Norwegian.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John Martin, 14 Feb 2000
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Date Published
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Inscriptions
On spine of book: 'Bibelen'
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overall dimensions
18.4 cm (Length), 8 cm (Width), 24.7 cm (Height)
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Exhibition Collection Management
247 mm (Length), 360 mm (Width), 8 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Immigration, Migration & Settlement, Brought Goods, Religions
