Garborg, Hulda (1862–1934)

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Garborg, Hulda (1862–1934)

Norwegian writer, dancer and theater instructor. Born in 1862 in Norway; died 1934; m. Arne Garborg (1851–1924, writer).

Pioneer in the folk-dance movement at the beginning of the 20th century, is best known for fueling interest in the bunad tradition, the wearing of Norwegian national costumes; published Norske Klaebunad (1903).

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