Parasol
Category
Textiles
Date
1910
Materials
Crepe, Grosgrain, Moire silk, Net, Silk, Silk chiffon, Wood
Measurements
915 mm (Length)
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Killerton, Devon
NT 1363724
Summary
Umbrella; Parasol with cover of cream silk alternated with bands of cream silk moire, embroidered net and grosgrain (the grosgrain band splitting and later partially overlaid with mauve crepe) Lining of panels of cream silk chiffon hanging from ribs and stretches. Wooden stick painted white with carved flattened 'billiard cue' handle, metal ferrule. 1910 (circa)
Provenance
Donor - Drewe, A. (Mr and Mrs).