University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
63/8
Exhibition
Threads
Description
A dark-coloured parasol with a dark brown wooden folding handle. The border has a lined pattern and fringe, while the top has an ebony knob, fringe and tassel. The parasol formed part of the wedding outfit of the donor's grandmother or great-grandmother.
Physical description
1 parasol: fabric, wood, ebony
Archival history
MERL ‘Handwritten catalogue’ form – ‘Dark brown/black parasol with ebony knob at top and dark brown wood folding handle. There is a brass collar to hold the handle together when open. The parasol has a lined pattern along the border and a fringe. There is also a fringe and tassel at the top. // Length: 73.0cm // Width: 51.0cm approx – not fully opened.’
Object name
Parasol
Material
Fibre, Wood
Dimensions
- Length 730 mm
Associated subject
PERSONAL LIFE : accessories - practical
Associated person/institution
de St. Quentin, Mary Bontoft (Agent)
Warren, Will (Agent)
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_15859.tif - High resolution image