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07/06/2005: "Mid-19th Century Parasols - SOLD/Custom Order"

Three parasols reproduced from patterns originally printed in Harper's Bazar during the mid-19th century. The parasols were a custom order, for specific gowns.

Silk and silk taffeta were used to produce the parasols; velvet ribbon was used as trim.

PARASOL 1 (All-black silk)
Pattern as described in Harper's Bazar, May 9, 1868

Features of the all-black parasol: velvet ribbon braided closure; black fringe under black silk tabs with black velvet ribbon edging; parasol ribs enclosed by black silk lining; push-up mechanism hidden behind black silk collar, trimed in black velvet; black velvet ribbon highlights at top of canopy/ferrule.

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PARASOL 2 (Black, and white silk)

Features of the black and white silk parasol: ribs visible; white silk trim with 3 rows of black velvet ribbon and raveled edges; button and loop closure.

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PARASOL 3 (Silk and, silk taffeta)
Pattern as described in Harper's Bazar, May 29, 1869

Features of the 2-toned gray parasol: ribs visible; canopy is light gray silk; medium-gray silk taffeta with points and 2 rows of gray velvet ribbon.
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