Ellen Dorothea Johanna Andersen (7 July 1898 – 22 January 1989) was a Danish museum curator who specialized in folk costumes and the history of textiles.
Her early education was provided by tutors while her German-born mother, who had lived in England, ensured her fluency in German and English.
She oversaw the collection's transfer to the newly constructed National Museum where she undertook work on exhibiting items on embroidery, knitwear, weaving and costumes.
[1] Continuing Mygdal's work, Andersen wrote numerous articles on folk costumes from different regions, finally combining her findings in Danske bønders klædedragt, published in 1960.
[1] In 1954, Andersen was the driving force behind the establishment of the embroidery association Danmarks Folkelige Broderier which was concerned with identifying items created in homes throughout Denmark.