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Parasol

American
1840–65
Object Place: USA

Medium/Technique Silk; Moiré
Dimensions 50 x 64.5 cm (19 11/16 x 25 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Amey P. Ketcham
Accession Number1979.442
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionCover of moire silk taffeta chine with ikatted design (clouded lustrings) of purple vegetative motif on white. Beige/ white silk edging and white crimped fringe at top and edge. Scalloped white silk lining. collapsable handle: carved ivory bottom and white wood top; steel sleeves. Black wood frame.