This parasol consists of a show cover of black handmade Chantilly lace over gold taffeta with a white silk lining. The handle, slider, and ferrule are all carved ivory, decorated with two white silk tassels at top of ferrule.
Date:
ca. 1875
Maker:
unknown
Material:
carving (processes), Chantilly lace, ivory (tooth component), lace (needlework), silk (textile), taffeta
GUSN:
1364
Accession Number:
1939.630