Crochet blanket by Maria Antonia Ludovici Martinez, San Francisco, California, USA
<p>A blanket made by assembled "granny square" motifs, made by my grandmother Maria Antonia Ludovici Martinez (1905-1991). Source of design unknown, crocheted of unknown yarns that feel like an acrylic-wool blend. Some squares were added on later with a brighter green yarn.</p>
Martinez, Maria Antonia Ludovici
ca. 1915-1979
ca. 8' x 6' / ca. 2.5m x 2m
2021.018
Dishtowel depicting handwork basket by Constance Carol Martinez Bartolozzi, San Francisco, California, USA
<p style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:100%;"><span style="font-family:'Bookman Old Style', serif;">Cotton toweling with bias tape sewn on to top and bottom, embroidered with design depicting a knitting and sewing basket on table next to lamp, one ball of yarn falling off of the table, the basket containing balls of yarn, spools of thread, knitting and sewing needles.</span></p>
Bartolozzi, Constance Carol Martinez
ca. 1950
15.5 x 22.5 inches
2022.004
Kitty in a Basket Sweater by Beverly Barton, San Clemente, California, USA
<p>From Beverly Barton, "From an Anny Blatt pattern. I made this in the mid-80s for DD#1. Used French angora for the kitty and yarn balls, and Hayfield wool blend for the rest. Made by Beverly Barton ca 1985 or 1986 for eldest daughter (#1 child) in San Clemente, CA. Most of it is a Hayfield wool blend, with accents of Belangor 100% Angora."</p>
Barton, Beverly
ca. 1985-1986
29" chest, 15.5" from shoulder to cast on edge
2021.011