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Parasol
Object/Artifact
White cotton covered parasol, with printed shaded cerulean blue waves, and with scalloped stripes at border, edged with printed tassels. White cotton 2” fringe. Thin cane jointed stick with some turning at end; cane ribs; wire stretchers riveted through ribs. No tips; one spring; lacquered steel slider, iron ferrule, leather washer.
G88.010
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Accessory
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
1845 - 1855