Parasol

Name/Title

Parasol

Entry/Object ID

G2002.034

Description

Parasol with folding handle, all ivory, bottom carved with dainty floral design and open-book cartouche probably intended to receive initials. Turned ball tip with black silk tassel. Gilt brass, engraved slider and joint cover. Covered with ivory satin overlaid with black handmade Chantilly lace. Lined with ivory silk having an embossed floral design forming border.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1855 - 1875

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Lexicon

Search Terms

parasol, handmade chantilly lace, ivory, silk, carved ivory

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Wheeler, Elizabeth A.

Person or Organization

Wallings, Marina L.

Person or Organization

Gardiner, Dr. Charles Wheeler

Person or Organization

Gardiner, William Charles

Person or Organization

Wheeler, Elizabeth Caroline

Related Events

Event

Wedding

Related Publications

Notes

.. see chemise and drawers 2002.022, corset 2002.023, and bridal wreath 2002.042. (If these date from 1863 and not 1873ish, she was most trendy.)