Parasol
1850-1860 (made)
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Parasol of ivory silk raffia trimmed around the edge and ferrule end with a green raffia fringe. Shaped and lined with white silk. Stick of carved bone or ivory, hinged with an engraved brass stay. Ribs of japanned metal.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk raffia, trimmed with raffia fringe, bone or ivory, engraved brass and metal, lined with silk |
| Brief description | Parasol of silk raffia, France, 1850-1860 |
| Physical description | Parasol of ivory silk raffia trimmed around the edge and ferrule end with a green raffia fringe. Shaped and lined with white silk. Stick of carved bone or ivory, hinged with an engraved brass stay. Ribs of japanned metal. |
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| Credit line | Given by Rev. J. E. Woodruff |
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| Accession number | T.112-1962 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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