Parasol
ca. 1866-1867 (made)
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Beige silk parasol woven with a wide cream band with vibrantly coloured butterflies upon it, pagoda form, on a cane handle with an ivory tip. White silk covering
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | woven silk on metal framework, mounted on cane and ivory stick |
| Brief description | Parasol, ca. 1866-1867, English; butterfly pattern on cream stripe |
| Physical description | Beige silk parasol woven with a wide cream band with vibrantly coloured butterflies upon it, pagoda form, on a cane handle with an ivory tip. White silk covering |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs Brodie |
| Object history | This parasol is said to have been a present to Lady Elizabeth Waldegrave from her sisters, as she was a great collector of butterflies. It was accompanied by a label on which was written: 'The Lady Elizabeth Waldegrave With the best respects of THE ROYAL ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY "Coming Events Cast Their Shadows Before"' An additional pencilled inscription reads "1866 or 1867" This label is preserved in the original acquisition registers. |
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| Accession number | T.160-1922 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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