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Parasol

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1860-1869

GUSN

GUSN-6793

Description

Black scallop-edged lace over white silk taffeta with fringe; coral carved bird at top; coral carved monkey handle; collapsible.

Details

Descriptive Terms

parasols
accessories
coral (material)
ivory (tooth component)
lace (needlework)
silk (textile)
taffeta
Umbrella
Parasol
Parasol

Inscription

Stamped on handle: ""VERDIER"".

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Katherine Eaton Drier

Accession Number

1992.5

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