Parasol
1870-1880 (made)
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The parasol was a popular accessory during the 19th century, a period before the sun-tanned face became fashionable. Many parasols were made of lace, and like this example, lined with a contrasting silk to show off the design of the lace and enhance its sun-shading properties. The handle is made of elephant tusk ivory.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Linen, silk, ivory, machine made |
| Brief description | Parasol, 1870-1880, British; Applied lace on net, black silk, ivory handle |
| Physical description | A parasol with handle of elephant ivory carved with lily-of-the-valley design and canopy of Brussels bobbin lace applied to machine-made net, over black silk taffeta. Lined with white silk taffeta and trimmied with black satin ribbon raced with white satin. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs Emma Kent |
| Object history | Made to match lace shawl, T.230-1932 |
| Summary | The parasol was a popular accessory during the 19th century, a period before the sun-tanned face became fashionable. Many parasols were made of lace, and like this example, lined with a contrasting silk to show off the design of the lace and enhance its sun-shading properties. The handle is made of elephant tusk ivory. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.127-1933 |
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| Record created | May 22, 2007 |
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