Not on display

Paragon Peerless

Umbrella and Sheath
ca. 1960 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Umbrella with its sheath of nylon.

Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Umbrella
  • Umbrella Sheath
TitleParagon Peerless (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Steel covered with waterproofed nylon, plastic imitation horn handle, wood, metal and brass
Brief description
Umbrella 'Paragon Peerless' and sheath of nylon, made by S. Fox & Co Ltd., England, ca. 1960
Physical description
Umbrella with its sheath of nylon.
Dimensions
  • Length: 920mm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'PARAGON [fox picture] S FOX & CO LIMITED MADE IN ENGLAND' (Maker's mark on interior rib)
  • 'PEERLESS' (Additional maker's mark on another rib)
  • 'MADE IN ENGLAND' (Fabric label inside cover, semi-hidden behind a rib)
Credit line
Given by Miss Jill Spanner.
Collection
Accession number
T.87:1, 2-1998

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Record createdAugust 3, 2007
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