Black collapsible parasol with ebonized wood handle, c. 1900

Name/Title

Black collapsible parasol with ebonized wood handle, c. 1900

Entry/Object ID

1994.44.28

Description

Acc. No. 94.44.28 Subject Category: Fashion Accessories Date or Period: c.1900 Object: Parasol Description: Collapsible or folding carriage parasol covered in a black silk fabric with black colored lining. Folding handle in ebonized wood. Size: L-28" History of Object: Carriage parasol that belonged to Sophia May, mother of Bertha, wife of Henry H. Meyers, and grandmother of the Meyers sisters. Acquired from: Estate of Jeanette Meyers Date: 11-16-1994