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Afghan

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1890-1930

GUSN

GUSN-40214

Description

Crosswise stripes of pink, blue, purple, yellow separated by white knitted on large needles; lined with bright pink silk.

Details

Descriptive Terms

blankets (coverings)
afghans (throws)
crocheting
silk (textile)
wool (textile)
Throw
Afghan
Afghan

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

32 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Evelyn Sears

Accession Number

1939.225

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