NAVY STRAIGHT-HANDLE UMBRELLA

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

Flat conical shaped (unfurled) umbrella with navy blue silk cover. Wood veneered tube. Brass ferrule, open cap, top/bottom springs, and tapering straight handle. The open cap and handle both have an embossed filigree design. Eight black enameled ribs, stretchers, and tips. The hand-stitched tie is of the same fabric as the cover with a hand-stitched brass button and brass loop closure. A navy blue silk cord with pom-poms is tied to the handle using a hitch knot.

Object name:

NAVY STRAIGHT-HANDLE UMBRELLA

Made from:

lace -- silk -- wood veneer -- brass

Date made:

ca. 1900-1910

Size:

L. 92 cm., 126 cm. arc

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

2014.11.4

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973