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This parasol consists of a show cover of black handmade Chantilly lace over gold taffeta with a white silk lining. The handle, slider, and ferrule are all carved ivory, decorated with two white silk tassels at top of ferrule.
parasols
accessories
carving (processes)
Chantilly lace
ivory (tooth component)
lace (needlework)
silk (textile)
taffeta
Umbrella
Parasol
Parasol
Unknown
Gift of Mrs. Francis Grey
1939.630
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