Digital Collections

Parasol

Object/Artifact

Parasol folding frame, 34” long total. Baleen ribs, about 18” long; steel stretchers; wired around top. Stout turned stick painted black with decorative brass collar or ring midway up handle. 1.5” flat square bone crook handle. 2” turned bone finial. 3” brass ferrule and 1” brass slider. Leather washer and remains of gold colored silk and fringe near finial

G98.009

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Accessory

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

1835 - 1840

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