Parasol
19th century
Medium
silk, metal, wood, mother of pearl
Measurements
73.5 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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