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., umbrellas, fashion, lace, women's fashion, 19th century fashion accessories., A delicate lace parasol canopy displayed against a neutral background, primarily in cream and off-white tones, featuring an overall dotted mesh with embroidered floral motifs, scalloped edges with denser lace panels, a small fabric bow and a round decorative element near the top, and visible folds and gentle draping creating soft shadows in pale beige and gray.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A11_148

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Rights managed

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77.2Mb (4.6Mb) / 20.0in x 15.0in / 6000 x 4500 (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 umbrellas fashion lace women's fashion 19th century fashion accessories delicate lace parasol canopy displayed neutral background primarily cream off-white tones featuring dotted mesh embroidered floral motifs scalloped edges denser lace panels small fabric bow round decorative element near top visible folds gentle draping creating soft shadows pale beige gray.