Carriage Parasol

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1870-1875

GUSN

GUSN-38457

Description

Black handmade Chantilly lace over gold and white embossed silk linings with scalloped edges; ivory stick with onion handle with carved flowers; marquise hinge; discolored tassels at top.

Details

Descriptive Terms

parasols
accessories
carving (processes)
embossing
stitching
ivory (tooth component)
lace (needlework)
silk (textile)
floral patterns
Umbrella
Parasol
Parasol

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. H.K. Eastbrook

Accession Number

1936.226

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