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Parasol
Object/Artifact
Machine sewn brown gingham cover, probably a period replacement cover. Faux bamboo jointed maple stick with brass slider. 1” carved bone hook handle, ferrule missing. Black laquered soild square steel stretchers with stirrup joints, brass gits on 8 whalebone ribs. Overall length 30”; 14” ribs.
G87.226
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1850 - 1860
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parasol
umbrella
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