Caption

Umbrella, women's umbrella made of white lace. Canopy trimmed with cream silk at the bottom, concealing the metal structure and, when unfolded, providing a backdrop for the lace covering. Bone handle carved with floral motifs and folds in half. c. 1850–1875, France. Length 66 cm; diameter 57 cm., A delicate parasol with a scalloped lace canopy in shades of cream and off-white is open and viewed from beneath, showing a translucent fabric interior with a soft beige tone and a decorative lace border; the ribs and shaft are black with a contrasting ivory-toned section near the top, and a carved ivory-colored handle with an attached cream ribbon bow rests at the base against a neutral gray background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A11_146

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103.0Mb (2.6Mb) / 20.0in x 20.0in / 6000 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Umbrella women's umbrella white lace Canopy trimmed cream silk bottom concealing metal structure unfolded providing backdrop lace covering Bone handle carved floral motifs folds half c 1850–1875 France Length 66 cm diameter 57 cm delicate parasol scalloped lace canopy shades cream off-white open viewed beneath showing translucent fabric interior soft beige tone decorative lace border ribs shaft black contrasting ivory-toned section near top carved ivory-colored handle attached ribbon bow rests base neutral gray background.