Victorian Parasol, Umbrella. Consistent with a 1840's carriage parasol. Made of blue silk chiffon with fringe bottom, wooden stick with tied handle, and metal ribs. Given to Julia Bender 1897.
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Parasol, Carriage
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Land Transportation Accessories
Nomenclature Class
Land Transportation T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects
Dimensions
Height
27-1/4 in
Width
1/2 in
Diameter
24 in
Circumference
75-3/8 in
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal, Wood
Material Notes
Fabric of the parasol is silk chiffon, with a wooden stick consisting of two parts, and metal ribbing. Consistent with materials for this items of the 1840's.
Colors
Color
Blue, Brown, Black
Color Notes
Parasol is blue with brown stick, and black metal ribbing.
