1893
Umbrella
Yellow Taffeta with Black Print and Amber Handle. Material: metal, textile. Size: 1/2" diameter handle x 26 3/4" L. Description: translucent amber handle curved to form crook at bottom end, brass band encircles handle; 10" L. chain loop through hole in handle, metal shaft extends 3 3/4" through umbrella fabric to form finial at top - yellow taffeta with black line pattern morphing to darker orange color at edges; brass spines connected to brass slide on shaft; 3/8" W. x 5" L. strap with metal ring to attach to brown metal button for umbrella closure.
Accessioned in 1969.