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Parasol

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1870-1875

GUSN

GUSN-1357

Description

Black taffeta twill with white lining, scalloped edges on both layers; short metal stick with wooden handle (imitates ivory); knobs and handle and ferrule; black grosgrain bow around ferrule.

Details

Descriptive Terms

parasols
accessories
metal
silk (textile)
taffeta
twill
wood (plant material)
Umbrella
Parasol
Parasol

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Estate of Ellen Page Hall

Accession Number

1930.432

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