Name/Title

Parasol

Entry/Object ID

2011.10.4

Description

White cotton parasol with wooden handle. Canopy is covered with machine made eyelet embroidery in a simple floral motif. Brass tip at top end of shaft. Metal ribs. Tip of one rib has a small metal button attached. Long coiled white cord with two tassels wrapped around middle of shaft. Parasol handle is carved to resemble the head and neck of a bird with glass eyes.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Carruthers, Amanda

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Cotton, Wood, Metal, Resin

Color

White, Brown

Notes

Drawn thread embroidery

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1900 - 1915

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 92cm Width: 17cm