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Parasol

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1900-1910

GUSN

GUSN-41235

Description

Parasol with show textile of cream-colored cotton and silk fiber, cream-colored silk lining, edged with cream lace ruffle. The ferrule and tips of the metal ribs are carved ivory. The ivory stick is missing its handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

parasols
accessories
carving (processes)
cotton (textile)
ivory (tooth component)
lace (needlework)
metal
net (textile)
silk (textile)
Umbrella
Parasol
Parasol

Additional Identification Number

A3514

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Emily W. McKibbin

Accession Number

1930.138

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