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Parasol

1860s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Parasol of plain beige tussah silk with pleated border. The frame is of steel. The straight wooden stick is painted, and has a rounded knob and handle.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Pleated tussar silk, steel, and painted wood
Brief description
Parasol, beige tussah silk, England, 1860s
Physical description
Parasol of plain beige tussah silk with pleated border. The frame is of steel. The straight wooden stick is painted, and has a rounded knob and handle.
Dimensions
  • Stick length: 720mm
  • Umbrella diameter: 63.5cm (open)
Credit line
Given by the family of Major and Mrs. W. Mackay Mackenzie
Associated object
T.206-1915 (Ensemble)
Collection
Accession number
T.206B-1915

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Record createdNovember 11, 2009
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