Parsol

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Parsol

Entry/Object ID

G87.227

Description

Black enameled iron stick with plain spike. 6” carved bone handle with small hook. Leather disk at top of brown (oiled?) silk taffeta cover. 8 round wire ribs and 15” stretchers with self-tips, stirrup joints. 2 springs. Total length 26.5”. Purchased for parts and status upgraded later because of the frame- it seems to be a combination umbrella and parasol.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Accessory, Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1850 - 1860