parasol
Summary
Black silk edged with black net frill embroidered with leaf pattern in cream and gold silks and metal thread. MEtal ribs ending in knob, metal stretchers. Frame in 8 sections. Elastic loop at edge attached to button for holding in position when closed. Black painted wooden ferrule continuous with black painted wooden handle with wire catch halfway down to hold runner in place when closed. Handle thicker and ridged at end.
Object Name
parasol
Date Created
1880-1890
Dimensions
Size: 80cm
accession number
1947.3206
Collection Group
Medium
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