Parasol

Name/Title

Parasol

Entry/Object ID

G87.173

Description

Hand stitched turquoise and gold silk damask with gold fringe at top and hem. Faux bamboo jointed maple stick with brass slider. Carved bone hook handle and ferrule. Black whalebone ribs, black laquered steel stretchers. No cord. 30” overall length, 12” ribs.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1850

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Male

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parasol, umbrella, hand stitched, silk damask, fringe, carved bone, whalebone

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