Parasol

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Parasol

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.952 a-b

Description

Light turquoise satin folding parasol. Item "A": A soft linen white sheath for the parasol with a small hole at one end for the tip and a large hole with red drawstring at the other end for removal of parasol. Item "B": Parasol with tortoise shell 2.5" tip followed by satin with scalloped edges. Inside is lined with silk of same shade. Eight panels with metal rods. Handle is wood folding with round knot handle.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.94.952 A-B
MP.94.952a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Item "A": Case

Length

6 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 6 in. (15.2 cm)

Dimension Description

Item "B": Parasol-Closed

Height

14-5/16 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 14 5/16 in. (36.4 cm)

Dimension Description

Item "B": Parasol-Open

Height

25-3/8 in

Diameter

19 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 25 3/8 x 19 in. (64.5 x 48.3 cm)

Material

Silk, metal (unspecified), Linen, tortoiseshell, Wood

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of Condition: Tip is loose, scallops are frayed. Case is yellowed from time and light exposure.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Garment Storage Room