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Parasol

(ENGLAND)
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

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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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