Parasol
19th century
Medium
silk, metal, wood, ivory
Measurements
74.5 cm (length)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Misses M. K. and A. E.Butler, 1948
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
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