Parasol

Name/Title

Parasol

Entry/Object ID

G87.226

Description

Machine sewn brown gingham cover, probably a period replacement cover. Faux bamboo jointed maple stick with brass slider. 1” carved bone hook handle, ferrule missing. Black laquered soild square steel stretchers with stirrup joints, brass gits on 8 whalebone ribs. Overall length 30”; 14” ribs.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1850 - 1860

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

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parasol, umbrella, machine sewn, gingham, carved bone, whalebone

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