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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.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F2020.23.1
Creation/Production
Melton, Ruth
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
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