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Crocheted rainbow, with suspension loop. Loop is made from teal coloured narrow (W=3mm) satin tape. 7 pompoms in each of the rainbow colours (Ø = c.7cm) have been knotted along the flat lower edge of the rainbow. The rainbow consists of a double layer of crochet. 7 colours.
Made during the Covid-19 pandemic by Lynsey Owen, Newtown.
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.
A photograph of this rainbow displayed on a door is object number F2020.13.132.
Image: © Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
Image: © Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
Image: © Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F2020.41.3
Creation/Production
Owen, Lynsey
Role: maker
Date: 04/2020
Acquisition
Donation, 29/10/2020
Measurements
length (cm):39
width (cm):29
depth (cm):7
Techniques
crochet
lacemaking
Material
synthetic fibre (spun and/or twisted)
silk (fabric)
Location
In store
Categories
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