Black floral Chantilly lace with tan silk and white silk (double) lining; squared bottom ivory carved handle with twisted cord and beaded bands spiraling up handle; collapsible; black silk tassel attached to ivory tip (tip matches design of handle); ivory points. A = parasol B = piece of handle
parasols
accessories
carving (processes)
Chantilly lace
ivory (tooth component)
lace (needlework)
silk (textile)
Umbrella
Parasol
Parasol
Monogram in scrolling gold letters on B - piece of handle: ""MMB"" - Mary May Bradlee (1840-1903)
Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),
1969.5158 AB
Unknown
Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman
1969.5158AB
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