Parasol
ca. 1906 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Parasol of walking length, with a white, painted, wooden handle and round, china knob of rococo style in pink and gold on white. The parasol has a gilt collar and a long, pointed, brass tip. The ribs are silk covered and brass metal tipped.
The outer cover is of cream Maltese lace, mounted on white silk. The lining at the centre is of gauged white silk. The main part of the lining is trimmed with gathered cream machine made lace hanging in pendant frills.
There is a white silk cord and button to hold the parasol closed.
The outer cover is of cream Maltese lace, mounted on white silk. The lining at the centre is of gauged white silk. The main part of the lining is trimmed with gathered cream machine made lace hanging in pendant frills.
There is a white silk cord and button to hold the parasol closed.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Painted wood, china, silk, brass, Maltese lace, machine made lace, silk cord |
| Brief description | Silk and lace parasol, England, ca. 1906 |
| Physical description | Parasol of walking length, with a white, painted, wooden handle and round, china knob of rococo style in pink and gold on white. The parasol has a gilt collar and a long, pointed, brass tip. The ribs are silk covered and brass metal tipped. The outer cover is of cream Maltese lace, mounted on white silk. The lining at the centre is of gauged white silk. The main part of the lining is trimmed with gathered cream machine made lace hanging in pendant frills. There is a white silk cord and button to hold the parasol closed. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs Read |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.147-1970 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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