Name/Title
AfghanEntry/Object ID
2012.1Description
Knitted Red Cross afghan. The afghan consists of multicolored square blocks, each measuring 4.25" in length and 3" in width. The blocks have been knitted in garter stitch and are then 'whip stitched' together with an avocado green yarn.
The afghan is made with wool yarn, and the multi-colored blocks have been randomly put together, with the exception of the deep red pieces in the vertical and horizontal center forming a central 'Red Cross.' The colors used in the afghan include several shades of green, peach, burgundy, gold, pink, and several types of variegated yarn. Some blocks have been pieced together using multiple colors, resulting in unique patterns. The outside edge of the afghan is bordered with a simple crocheted scallop, which uses the same green yarn used to sew the blocks together.Context
Made by Arletta "Lettie" Ritchie of Barre, VermontAcquisition
Accession
2012.1Source or Donor
Legru, Marcia, Owen, June LegruAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
In memory of Maude Legru and Elizabeth SargentMade/Created
Manufacturer
Ritchie, M. ArlettaPlace
City
Barre CityCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
AfghanNomenclature Primary Object Term
ThrowNomenclature Sub-Class
Furniture CoveringsNomenclature Class
Household AccessoriesNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallWidth
38 inLength
63 in