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Parasol

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1860

GUSN

GUSN-28788

Description

Green moire taffeta; fan-shaped; green long crimped fringe; green flat bow above handle; metal shaft; ivory or celluloid turned handle with geometric carving.

Details

Descriptive Terms

parasols
accessories
carving (processes)
celluloid (cellulosic)
ivory (tooth component)
metal
moiré
silk (textile)
taffeta
turning (shaping process)
Umbrella
Parasol
Parasol

Inscription

Engraved on hardware: ""BOLLACK FRES./BREVETE S.G.D.G.""

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France

Credit Line

Gift of Annie Haven Thwing

Accession Number

1919.685

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