Umbrella

Description

Woman's parasol or umbrella, in green silk, edge of silk woven with a damask diaper pattern of zig-zags and diamonds, parasol ribs in whalebone with ivory caps on ends, supported by metal struts and a brass sleve running up and down the wooden stick, whic is carved to resemble bamboo, carved ivory tip and handle, ivory ring for closure when folded, with original sheath A.1958.573 A: English or Scottish, c. 1830 - 1840

Museum reference

A.1958.573

Collection

Fashion and Textiles

Object name

Umbrella, Parasol

Production information

Unknown
England, Northern Europe
Unknown
Scotland, Northern Europe

Date

Early 19th century

Materials

Ivory, Silk, Metal, Whalebone, Wood

Physical description

Woman's parasol or umbrella, in green silk, edge of silk woven with a damask diaper pattern of zig-zags and diamonds, parasol ribs in whalebone with ivory caps on ends, supported by metal struts and a brass sleve running up and down the wooden stick, whic is carved to resemble bamboo, carved ivory tip and handle, ivory ring for closure when folded, with original sheath A.1958.573 A: English or Scottish, c. 1800 - 1850

Exhibitions

• Fashion and Style (08 Jul 2016)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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