Parasol
1870s (made)
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Irish crochet work and white silk on rhinoceros horn parasol sticks. The crochet has a close pattern of detached flowers united by bars (brides) decorated with loops (picots). The outer edge is slightly scalloped. The stick is straight, slightly notched, and with a small bulbous handle. The parasol has a white silk lining.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Crochet lace with silk lining on rhinoceros horn sticks. |
| Brief description | Crochet lace and white silk lining with rhino horn sticks; England; 1870s? |
| Physical description | Irish crochet work and white silk on rhinoceros horn parasol sticks. The crochet has a close pattern of detached flowers united by bars (brides) decorated with loops (picots). The outer edge is slightly scalloped. The stick is straight, slightly notched, and with a small bulbous handle. The parasol has a white silk lining. |
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| Object history | For acceptance, Registered File number 1929/11730; for exchange, Registered File number 1929/10991. Register notes: "Exchanged for 4 rhinoceros horns, A.P. 683, 684, 66-1861, 12-1884; and 3 tips of rhinoceros horn, Misc. 184-1880; rhinoceros skull, A.P. 23-1866. These were marked previously for inclusion in the next list of objects suitable for disposal." |
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| Accession number | T.183-1929 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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