Name/Title
Burgundy silk carriage parasol owned by Floy Nason, c. 1900Entry/Object ID
1993.20.1Description
Acc. No. 93.20.1
Subject Category: Clothing, Costume accessories
Date or Period: C. 1900
Object: Parasol
Description:
Raw silk (burgundy color) covered parasol with faux bamboo shaft and handle.
Size: L-25 1/2 inches.
History of Object: Carriage parasol owned by Floy Nason (Mrs. Fred). Mr. Nason was in advertising. They lived at 2667 Central Avenue and were the parents of Thomas & Gene Nason. Thomas (late husband of the donor) was born in Alameda in 1917. Both attended Alameda Schools. The Nasons came to Alameda between 1900 & 1917.
Acquired from:
Dorothy Nason
Date: 11-13-1993
