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Parasol
French
1855–58
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Silk taffeta ground with polychrome figured, cut, and uncut velvet; silk fringe
Dimensions
Overall: 62.5cm (24 5/8in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Louis A. Frothingham
Accession Number50.2683
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPale blue taffeta ground with polychrome figured cut and uncut velvet; design of small rose sprays and lace garlands; trimmed with ivory and tan silk fringe; adjustable sliding carved bone handle with curved leaf end; carved bone tip in shape of fish holding ring (ring broken); lined with white china silk.
ProvenanceGift to the MFA, 1950