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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
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
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.