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Parasol

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1865

GUSN

GUSN-30163

Description

Green silk with black brocade in lace-like pattern; white painted wooden shaft with carved bone handle and ivory ferrule; bone spoke tips; metal marquis folding hinge; bottom handle unscrews.

Details

Descriptive Terms

parasols
accessories
bone (material)
brocade (textile)
carving (processes)
metal
painting (coating)
silk (textile)
wood (plant material)
Umbrella
Parasol
Parasol

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Laura Norcross Marrs

Accession Number

1924.81

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