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Parasol

1860-1870 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Octagonal parasol of sage green silk with bone finial and pendant ring, metal frame and white painted stick with small rounded knob.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk, painted wood, bone, metal frame
Brief description
Parasol, sage green silk and wood, England, 1860-70
Physical description
Octagonal parasol of sage green silk with bone finial and pendant ring, metal frame and white painted stick with small rounded knob.
Dimensions
  • Length: 660mm
  • Diameter: 38.7cm (open)
Credit line
Given by the family of Major and Mrs. W. Mackay Mackenzie
Object history
Description from the acquisition register

The parasol is octagonal in shape, with bone finial and pendant ring, metal frame, and painted white-wood stick with small rounded knob.
Associated object
T.205-1915 (Ensemble)
Collection
Accession number
T.205B-1915

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Record createdNovember 11, 2009
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