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07/06/2005: "PARASOL FOR A SEA CAPTAIN'S LADY - SOLD/Custom Order"
Appropriate colours for the Sea Captain's lady! This silk parasol will be used in a sea-side setting for the period representing 1860 - 1870. The lower edge of the navy silk half-canopy, is raveled fringe. Topping the raveled fringe is a ruffle of the same medium blue silk used for the main canopy. Both edges of the ruffle have been raveled. A navy velvet ribbon finishes the ruffle trim. Closure for this parasol is a wood button and loop. The top of the parasol is completed with a piece of navy silk gathered around the ferrule, and tied with navy blue velvet ribbon.
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