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Decoration

Melton, Ruth

Crocheted rainbow with suspension loop (crochéed in red). Each colour of the rainbow ends in a 13cm long fringe. The rainbow consists of a double layer of crochet. 6 colours.

Made by Ruth Melton, Swansea, during the Covid-19 pandemic. The maker crocheted rainbows for friends during the Covid-19 pandemic, using this original rainbow as the pattern design.

Rainbows became a symbol of hope and support for NHS workers during the coronavirus crisis, with homes, businesses and public buildings across Wales displaying rainbows on doors and windows in solidarity.

Crocheted rainbow.
Image: © Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
Crocheted rainbow.
Image: © Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales

Collection Area

Social & Cultural History

Item Number

F2020.23.1

Creation/Production

Melton, Ruth
Role: maker
Date: 2020

Acquisition

Donation, 30/9/2020

Measurements

length (mm):305
width (mm):210

Techniques

crochet
lacemaking

Material

synthetic fibre (spun and/or twisted)

Location

In store

Categories

Covid-19
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Crocheted rainbow.
© Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
Crocheted rainbow.
© Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
  • Crocheted rainbow.
  • Crocheted rainbow.