Parasol
1830 - 1868 (made)
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Parasol of white silk and tatting cover, wood and ivory stick; English, 1830-1868
Object details
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| Brief description | Parasol of white silk and tatting cover, wood and ivory stick; English, 1830-1868 |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs O'Shaughnessy |
| Object history | Description from the acquisition register Parasol of white silk with cover in fine tatting. It has a slender stick of white wood and carved ivory hinged in the middle with a slightly bulbous handle. An all-over pattern of rows of large rosettes and oval devices united by smaller rosettes. The edge is scalloped. Lilac coloured silk lining. Ivory ring and small white silk tassels on top. 'It belonged to my mother Mrs. Thomas Sellar who died in 1868'. From donor's letter dated 23rd November 1926 |
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| Accession number | T.207-1926 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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