Digital Collections

Parasol

Object/Artifact

Hand stitched plain brown silk cover with base for elastic with bell-knob fastener. Jointed ‘rustic’ wood stick with small hook, lacquered brass slider. Lacquered steel stretchers, saddle gits. Baleen [?] ribs with self-tips. Wood ferrule with plain bone tip and vegetable ivory washer. Wire top notch and 2 spring catches.

G96.126

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Accessory

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

1850

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