parasol
Summary
Brown silk figured in black with border pattern resembling lace towards edge and at top. Metal ribs ending in white-painted knobs. Metal stretchers. Frame in 8 sections. Pagoda shape with spring inside point at top above ribs. Ivory ferrule. Bamboo handle with wire catch halfway down to hold runner in place when closed. Handle ending in crook.
Object Name
parasol
Date Created
1860-1870
Dimensions
Size: 73.7cm
accession number
1947.3189
Collection Group
Medium
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