Parasol, 1820-1839 (made)

Title: Parasol, 1820-1839 (made)
Rights: The Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Public Domain.
Date: 1820 C.E - 1830 C.E.
Description: An English parasol of the 1820’s and 1830’s was a popular accessory. The parasols were large, typically with a diameter of almost a meter when fully open. This parasol is a popular pagoda shape is typical of its time displaying an elaborately carved ivory handle in a hook shape, a green silk cover and a brass collar on the handle with the decorative motif a crown with “London” written underneath. The floral design can be seen on the inside and outside of the cover. It has an ivory ring attached to the cover which slides down when shut to keep the parasol closed, enabling it to be held upside down.
Format: Parasol with figured shot silk canopy, ivory handle, tips and ferrule, whalebone ribs, brass tube and stretchers; Length: 910mm. Open width: 84cm. Closed width: 8cm. Handle width: 5.5cm
Publisher: The Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
Contributor: Doreen D.
Identifier: The Victoria and Albert Museum. T.87-1934.
Subject: Umbrella; Parasol, Metal; Silk; Ivory; Carving; Accessories; Fashion; Women’s Clothes; Textiles.
Source: Jpg. Unknown Photographer. The Victoria and Albert Museum.11/4/2021; Parasol. 1820-1839 (made)