Parasol with dark green silk with brocaded floral sprigs. 3” black and green silk fringe tape on straight edges and at top. Turned rosewood grained wood stick with japanned slider. 2” carved bone handle and 3” carved bone ferrule. Whalebone ribs, lacquered steel stretchers with stirrup joints. Bone bell+ cord closure. 33” overall length and 15” ribs.
Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1845
Notes
User Age: Adult
Gender: Female
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Search Terms
parasol, silk, brocade springs, fringe, turned wood handle, whalebone, green
