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Large parasol of black taffeta
American
late 19th or early 20th century
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique
Large parasol of black taffeta
Dimensions
88.5 cm (34 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Ralph Lowell, in memory of her grandmother, Mrs. Alexander Cochrane (Mary Lynde Sullivan)
Accession Number53.82
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionAmerican, late 19th or early 20th century. Large parason of black taffeta trimmed with bands of black net outlined with black braid, ruffle of black net over black chiffon, lined with black China silk, ruching of black chiffon at top of parasol, black wooden tip and handle, handle carved with quatrefoil medallions.
ProvenanceAmerican, late 19th or early 20th century.