Parasol
(19th century)
Medium
silk (satin), metal, ivory
Measurements
69.0 × 52.5 cm diameter (open)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Misses M. K. and A. E.Butler, 1948
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
(England)
Accession Number
761B-D4
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Physical description
Black and white horizontal striped silk satin, lined with white silk. Metal frame and ferrule. Carved ivory handle finished with a black silk tassel.
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