Umbrella

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Umbrella

Entry/Object ID

G92.062

Description

Umbrella with green silk PW cover with white and yellow striped borders. Turned, jointed wood stick. Large brass ferrule, antler handle. Pewter rib tips. 8 25.5” whalebone ribs. Brass ring on silk strip attached to center of a rib. 6” heavy brass runner. Steel stretchers; no top notch. No leather washer. Cord through hem. 34.5” overall.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1810 - 1825

Lexicon

Search Terms

Parasol, Umbrella, Sun, Shade, Protection, Green, Silk