Stars and Stripes Afghan
Object numberMO 2005.158
Name
Afghan
Maker
Dorella Ridge
Dateca. 1944
Mediumtextile (cotton)
Dimensionsoverall H 72 in x W 60 in (182.9 cm x 152.4 cm )
DescriptionA red, white, and blue crocheted afghan with a patriotic stars and stripes design. At the center of the blanket is a dark blue rectangle with 48 white crocheted stars. Encircling the rectangle is a series of alternating red and white stripes. The edge of the blanket is finished with a thin, blue, crocheted scalloped edge.
Label TextThis handmade needlework afghan was sent to Franklin Roosevelt in September 1944 by the maker, Dorella Ridge of Oakland, California.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated as a bequest of Franklin D. Roosevelt to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGift Items and Commemorative Artifacts (National Archives Identifier 782690)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.Collections
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