Sigrun Berg

Sigrun Karoline Matina Berg
Born (1901-05-18)18 May 1901
Bergen, Norway
Died 18 May 1982(1982-05-18) (aged 81)
Nationality Norwegian
Occupation Weaver
Textile designer
Children Per Erland Berg Wendelbo
Parent(s) Paal Berg

Sigrun Karoline Matina Berg (18 May 1901 18 May 1982) was a Norwegian weaver and textile designer. She was born in Kristiania, a daughter of judge Paal Berg and Caroline Debes, and was the mother of botanist Per Wendelbo. She was educated from the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry. She worked as designer for the brand De Forenede Ullvarefabrikker from 1957 to 1965. Among her works are decorations for Håkonshallen, the Bodø Cathedral, the city halls of Asker and Sandefjord, and the Royal Yacht HNoMY Norge.[1][2]

References

  1. Dahlin, Liv Klakegg. "Sigrun Berg". In Helle, Knut. Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
  2. Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Sigrun Berg". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
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