Parasol
1850-1870 (made)
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Silk parasol and paper box.
Parasol of white moiré silk with brown moiré appliqué medallions bound with brown and white silk braid trimmed with a brown silk tassel at the base. A ruche of brown silk and braid trims the base of the tip. Lining of machine stitched white silk, and the tips and twisted handle are of ivory. The slide catch is of brass metal and two catches are of white metal wire.
The box and cover are covered with white glazed and figured paper, bound with gilt paper and with floral paper decorations Label originally glued inside the cover with 3 prize medallions: Paris 1855, London, 1851, New York 1853.
Parasol of white moiré silk with brown moiré appliqué medallions bound with brown and white silk braid trimmed with a brown silk tassel at the base. A ruche of brown silk and braid trims the base of the tip. Lining of machine stitched white silk, and the tips and twisted handle are of ivory. The slide catch is of brass metal and two catches are of white metal wire.
The box and cover are covered with white glazed and figured paper, bound with gilt paper and with floral paper decorations Label originally glued inside the cover with 3 prize medallions: Paris 1855, London, 1851, New York 1853.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Moiré silk with appliqué, lined with silk, ivory, brass, glazed paper |
| Brief description | Silk and ivory parasol and glazed paper box, probably made by W & J Sangster, London, 1850-1870 |
| Physical description | Silk parasol and paper box. Parasol of white moiré silk with brown moiré appliqué medallions bound with brown and white silk braid trimmed with a brown silk tassel at the base. A ruche of brown silk and braid trims the base of the tip. Lining of machine stitched white silk, and the tips and twisted handle are of ivory. The slide catch is of brass metal and two catches are of white metal wire. The box and cover are covered with white glazed and figured paper, bound with gilt paper and with floral paper decorations Label originally glued inside the cover with 3 prize medallions: Paris 1855, London, 1851, New York 1853. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs A. J. Abrahams |
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| Accession number | T.370 to B-1972 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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