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Parasol
Object/Artifact
Cover is circle of blue silk with white dots, edges cut in pinked scallops. White painted turned wood handle with simple faux bamboo turnings, 21” long. Black lacquered steel frame with 8 8” ribs, brass tips.
G98.013
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1870 - 1875
User Age: Youth Gender: Female
parasol
girl's
silk
scallops
bamboo turnings
pinked
Everyday