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., An ornate lace parasol shown from above with a scalloped edge and intricate floral lace overlay in cream and ivory tones, a central decorative finial topped with a small ribbon in matching cream, delicate sheer mesh panels embroidered with floral motifs and tiny dotted textures, a tied bow near the handle in cream, and a slim dark handle partially visible beneath the canopy against a neutral gray background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A11_144

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Rights managed

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77.2Mb (3.1Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 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 ornate lace parasol shown scalloped edge intricate floral lace overlay cream ivory tones central decorative finial topped small ribbon matching cream delicate sheer mesh panels embroidered tiny dotted textures tied bow near handle slim dark partially visible beneath neutral gray background.