Purple Satin Ruffled Parasol

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Name/Title

Purple Satin Ruffled Parasol

Description

Parasol - purple taffeta (ribbed) with 6 self circle of gathered ruffles that are 2" in depth - machine stitched edges and 1/2" from top. Rosette of same ruffle at center top - depth is 1-1/2" with machine stitched outer edge. Diameter is 23-1/2" 8 metal ribs all in good condition - wooden handle with curve - length of handle 35". Approximately 7" from curve is a purple satin bow, width of bow is 3", length of bow 5-1/2" - metal tip at top 1" in length 5-1/2" - is length of extension of wooden handle above top of fabric portion of parasol.

Acquisition

Notes

Donor: Lynn Hanson, 3-1988