Black ribbed silk with black fringe, black silk lining; telescoping metal shaft; metal handle; knobs on handle and ferrule; gold band on handle, engraved with leaves.
parasols
accessories
brass (alloy)
celluloid (cellulosic)
engraving (printing process)
gold (metal)
silk (textile)
Umbrella
Parasol
Parasol
Engraved on brass collar on shaft: Davis patent
Unknown
Gift of Mrs. Lucy Brigham
1948.94
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