Parasol

Unknown

1880–90 · silk, wood, metal · Costume Institute

Parasols were for show, carried as an accessory to complete a toilette. This example is fitted with a crook at top so it could be carried with the canopy down for a more elegant line than carrying it from the handle end. In addition, this shows off the tiers of feminine ruffles.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1880–90

Medium

silk, wood, metal

Culture

American

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Euphemia C. van Holland in memory of Mrs. Henry van Holland, 1945