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Japanese Parasol

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1880-1887

GUSN

GUSN-14032

Description

Large paper Japanese umbrella with painted floral and bird decoration. Orange cloth at base of handle. Bamboo frame. Black and blue ink on white.

Details

Descriptive Terms

umbrellas
bamboo (material)
paper (fiber product)
Umbrella
Parasol
Parasol

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

People and Organizations

A.A. Vantine & Co.

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

66 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.214

Places

Massachusetts (United States)
New York state (United States)

Related Items

Title Umbrella Accession Number 1998.3309

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