Parasol

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Parasol

Entry/Object ID

G98.009

Description

Parasol folding frame, 34” long total. Baleen ribs, about 18” long; steel stretchers; wired around top. Stout turned stick painted black with decorative brass collar or ring midway up handle. 1.5” flat square bone crook handle. 2” turned bone finial. 3” brass ferrule and 1” brass slider. Leather washer and remains of gold colored silk and fringe near finial

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Accessory, Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1835 - 1840