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Parasol

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1860-1880

GUSN

GUSN-65141

Description

Beech shaft with gnarled handle; ecru silk; two ruffles; sheer overlayer.

Details

Descriptive Terms

parasols
accessories
beech (wood)
cypress (wood)
linen (material)
silk (textile)
Umbrella
Parasol
Parasol

Associated Person

Bowen, Ellen (Holt), 1834-1903

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

37 5/8 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Alistair M. Collie and Pauine Bowen Essaye

Accession Number

1972.469

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