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Parasol

(ENGLAND)
Parasol
 (1840-1850)

Medium
silk, metal

Measurements
73.6 × 50.8 cm diameter

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs Hugh Morgan, 1976

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
(England)

Accession Number
D9-1976

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Covered with ombre green/grey moire silk and fringe, folding tortoiseshell covered stick.

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