Caption

Women's umbrella made of white lace. Its canopy is trimmed with cream silk at the bottom, which conceals the metal structure and, when unfolded, provides a backdrop for the lace covering. The bone handle is carved with floral motifs and folds in half. c. 1850–1875, France. Length 66 cm; diameter 57 cm. Categories: umbrellas; fashion; lace; women's fashion; 19th century fashion accessories; fashion accessories; lace varietals., An open lace parasol with a scalloped edge displayed against a plain gray background, the parasol fabric appearing off-white or cream with a delicate floral lace pattern and dotted mesh, a small bow and ornamental cluster at the center where the ribs meet, and the lace edges showing intricate floral motifs and slight translucency.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A11_135

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103.0Mb (3.6Mb) / 20.0in x 20.0in / 6000 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Women's umbrella white lace canopy trimmed cream silk bottom conceals metal structure unfolded provides backdrop lace covering bone handle carved floral motifs folds half c 1850–1875 France Length 66 cm diameter 57 cm Categories umbrellas fashion lace women's fashion 19th century fashion accessories fashion accessories lace varietals open parasol scalloped edge displayed plain gray background parasol fabric appearing off-white cream delicate floral pattern dotted mesh small bow ornamental cluster center ribs meet edges showing intricate floral motifs slight translucency.