Parasol

Name/Title

Parasol

Entry/Object ID

G96.125

Description

Parasol with plain brown silk cover, hand stitched, slightly domed. Bone carved in fishtail-like shape for finial; small turned piece for handle; bone tips. Turned, grained, jointed wood stick, embossed and lacquered brass slider; lacquered steel stretchers, saddle gits; cane [?] ribs. No evidence of ring or other fastener. Wire top notch and 1 spring catch. Overall, 33” long, 14.5” ribs.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Accessory, Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1840 - 1850

Relationships

Related Publications

Notes

Image from D L Moore - Fashion Through Fashion Plates .... p 74, “Le Moniteur de Mode” 1844.