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Parasol

Parasol
 (1890s)

Medium
silk (satin), porcelain, metal
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs H. S. Feakes, 1951
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
silk (satin), porcelain, metal
Measurements
74.5 × 77.0 cm diameter (open)
Inscription
embossed in ink on gold metal on top of handle: TM (monogram)
Accession Number
1038-D4
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs H. S. Feakes, 1951
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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