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Parasol
Object/Artifact
Parasol covered with ivory silk rep, the edge finished with a deep pinked and scalloped flounce arranged in curves to reveal the pinked scalloped edges of its pale peach lining. The handle and tip are ivory carved to suggest a twisted branch; the upper shaft is bone. The slider is made of ivory, as well. A flat silk braid with a pair of silk tassels is looped through the handle at the bottom, and loops of ivory silk moire ribbon decorate the top. Wire frame.Overall length, 26”; frame length 10”"
G2006.132
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
parasol
ivory
silk
silk moire