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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

machine sewn

gingham

carved bone

whalebone

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