Floral Parasol

Object/Artifact

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New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Floral Parasol

Entry/Object ID

NU 2024.183

Description

A large parasol with beige tassels, and a handle that is dark brown wood with a porcelain end. The tip has a long fine point, and is also a dark brown wood with gold and silver metal at the end. The umbrella portion is beige, with beige crocheted lace inset, and a warp-painted, multi-color floral pattern on the interior.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

collectionsintern@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1880 - circa 1900

Time Period

19th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Parasol

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Umbrella

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Personal Assistive Objects

Nomenclature Class

Personal Gear

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Object Number

Other Number

437

Dimensions

Length

40-7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Measurement taken while parasol is closed.

Material

Wood, Ceramic, Metal, Fabric

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor