Parasol
1840-1850 (made)
| Place of origin |
A small parasol with a cover of cream silk with a deep, printed paisley band. The lining is pale pink, possibly made from silk jersey. There is a deep cream fringe around the cover edge and outside rosette. The stick is hinged to fold, with a metal sliding stopper to keep it straight while open.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Printed silk and silk jersey, turned wood |
| Brief description | Folding parasol with printed silk cover and turned wood stick; English, 1840-50 |
| Physical description | A small parasol with a cover of cream silk with a deep, printed paisley band. The lining is pale pink, possibly made from silk jersey. There is a deep cream fringe around the cover edge and outside rosette. The stick is hinged to fold, with a metal sliding stopper to keep it straight while open. |
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| Credit line | Given by Messrs Harrods Ltd. |
| Object history | Description from the acquisition register Parasol of white silk with printed border in colours of interlacing circles, fringed, white wood stick, jointed. Middle of 19th Century. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.1110-1913 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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