#akershusmuseene

Linderud Manor in the outskirts of Oslo

The manor was owned by the same family for some 300 years, and has both an amazing history and amazing items - especially from the 18th century when the prominent couple Mogens Larsen Monsen and Helene Cathrine Büchler inhabited the place. Here’s some favourites!

1. Tea set for two, from Royal Copenhagen ca. 1788. A gift to the Monsen couple from the Danish-Norwegian crown prince Frederik.
   
2. Banyan made of Spitalfields silk, 1750-60. Worn by Mogens Larsen Monsen (today in The National Museum).
   
3. Miniature portrait of Mogens Larsen Monsen, ca. 1780.
   
4. Robe a la Francaise, 1770s. Comes from Linderud, was probably worn by Helene Cathrine Büchler (today in The National Museum).
   
5. The reconstructed Baroque hall, 1713-20, at Lindreud.
   
6. The wedding present from husband to wife: a wooden box with two complete jewellery sets (parure), fan, toothpick, a mirror plus silver boxes for hairpins, pomades etc (today in The National Museum).
   
7. Closeup of one of the jewellery sets, 1762
   
8. Salute cannons, 1790s
9. A huge class cup with engraving “Welcome to Linderud”, used for toasting ceremonies. Made by Nøstetangen in the 1760s.