Goldsmith Rita Dammen

Rita Dammen is a Norwegian goldsmith documented as a maker of silver accessories for the Nedre Buskerud bunad. Buskerud Bygdekvinnelag, the organisation responsible for the costume, identifies her as the producer of silverwork for both the women's and men's versions. Her name is therefore relevant to recent Norwegian costume jewellery as well as individual pieces.

Kongsberg Næringsforum's presentation of anniversary products associates Dammen with Gullsmedene på Labro alongside Gunnbjørg Listog. It describes a goldsmith's workshop with a gallery and jewellery made on site. The workshop name and the individual maker's name should therefore remain distinct in a catalogue.

When cataloguing an object, distinguish the goldsmith, the costume's custodian and any retailer. Association with a bunad does not establish the maker of an unaccompanied brooch. Compare its design with invoices and documented maker information. Verify any responsibility mark separately.

Sources: Buskerud Bygdekvinnelag: Nedre Buskerud-bunad; Kongsberg Næringsforum: Gullsmedene på Labro.