Woman's Parasol Europe, circa 1865. Silk lace, silk plain weave (taffeta), wood, and ivory. | LACMA
Parasol Date: 1860–69, Culture: French, Medium: silk, metal, ivory. This would have been a very expensive parasol. It is unique in the quality of its materials and the quality of the handle. The runner and joint cover are both of ivory which is very rare, and the level of detail on the carving is exemplary, including the grains of the wood at the oval flat end of the stick. As parasols are delicate and fragile, those that remain intact with all parts are particularly special. | THE MET
Parasol 1860–69, American, silk, ivory, metal The marquise parasol was named after Madame de Pompadour, who purportedly invented it for the purposes of coquetry. The top could be tilted in various angles for flirtation and protection from the sun. The embossed floral motif on the lining edge of this parasol is a lovely accompaniment to the marquise. | THE MET
Woman's Parasol Europe, circa 1805, Silk knit with glass and steel beads, wood, bone, and metal. | LACMA
Parasol 1895–1900, American. Silk, wood, metal & cotton. ↳ THE MET