Parasol
19th century (made)
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Domed-shaped parasol with a brown and white tatted linen cover over two layers of silk taffeta, one of which lines the inner structure. The tiered taffeta layers are pinked in 15 little crescents to each of the 8 segments, creating a floral halo when viewed from the inside. The long ivory handle is carved with three spiraled collars and a domed nose cap. This connects to the cane runner with a metal articulated hinge, allowing the pole to fold in on itself, halving the total length. When in use there is a metal tube around the cane runner that can be pulled down over the joint.
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Brief description | Parasol of tatted linen and taffeta, ivory, cane and metal pole; England, 19th century |
Physical description | Domed-shaped parasol with a brown and white tatted linen cover over two layers of silk taffeta, one of which lines the inner structure. The tiered taffeta layers are pinked in 15 little crescents to each of the 8 segments, creating a floral halo when viewed from the inside. The long ivory handle is carved with three spiraled collars and a domed nose cap. This connects to the cane runner with a metal articulated hinge, allowing the pole to fold in on itself, halving the total length. When in use there is a metal tube around the cane runner that can be pulled down over the joint. |
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Credit line | Given by Mrs D. R. Surtees |
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Accession number | CIRC.331-1959 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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