Parasol

Object/Artifact

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Berkeley Historical Society & Museum

Name/Title

Parasol

Entry/Object ID

1986.400.001

Description

Black silk parasol (double layer of silk) with scalloped edge. Wood handle folds in half. Used by Mrs. George Swain, who lived at 2717 Telegraph Ave. on afternoon drives.

Made/Created

Date made

1890 - 1900

Notes

Date: 1890-1900

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Parasol

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Umbrella

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Personal Assistive Objects

Nomenclature Class

Personal Gear

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Length

27 in

Diameter

21 in

Location

Other

D2-2