Laila Peterson with mandolin at Syttende Mai, Seattle, May 17, 1988

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Image of Laila Peterson with mandolin at Syttende Mai, Seattle, May 17, 1988 — 2000.107.165.08.01

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Laila Peterson with mandolin at Syttende Mai, Seattle, May 17, 1988

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Norwegian Constitution Day, or Syttende Mai, is the national day of Norway and is an official public holiday observed on May 17 each year. The holiday has been celebrated in Ballard, Seattle's traditionally predominantly Scandinavian neighborhood, since the late nineteenth century with a parade that nowadays regularly draws thousands of spectators.

In this image Laila Peterson, wearing a traditional Norwegian costume, prepares to play her mandolin during the annual Syttende Mai celebration in Ballard.

Caption information source: The Seattle Times, May 18, 2015, page B1
Caption information also derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to the back of the photograph

ID Number: 2000.107.165.08.01

Date: 1988

Creator(s): Arias, Gilbert W., Photographer

Physical Description: 1 photographic print : b&w ; 6 x 9 in.

Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant.

Credit: MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107.165.08.01, photo by Gilbert W. Arias

Subjects: Neighborhoods, Scandinavian American, Performing Arts and Music, Celebrations