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Secrets of the Umbrella, a History in Fashion and Design

Parasol

Item

Title
Parasol
Rights
The Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Public Domain.
Date
1700 C.E.
Description
This is an upper steel frame of a parasol. It was made in France in then 1700s. This parasol is rusted and it is missing the pole, handle and cover. With a cover and fully open, it would have a circumference of 2827mm.
Format
Steel Frame. Length: 475mm. Width when closed width:40mm. Max. when fully open circumference: 2827mm
Publisher
The Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
Contributor
Doreen D.
Identifier
The Victoria and Albert Museum, London. 533-1869.
Subject
frame; umbrella; parasol; steel; france; french.
Source
Jpg. Unknown Photographer. The Victoria and Albert Museum.11/5/2021
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O357102/parasol/
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