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Parasol
Object/Artifact
Parasol with plain brown silk cover, hand stitched, slightly domed. Bone carved in fishtail-like shape for finial; small turned piece for handle; bone tips. Turned, grained, jointed wood stick, embossed and lacquered brass slider; lacquered steel stretchers, saddle gits; cane [?] ribs. No evidence of ring or other fastener. Wire top notch and 1 spring catch. Overall, 33” long, 14.5” ribs.
G96.125
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Accessory
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
1840 - 1850
Image from D L Moore - Fashion Through Fashion Plates .... p 74, “Le Moniteur de Mode” 1844.
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