Turquoise Carriage Parasol
Date1870-1880
Object NameParasol
Mediumsilk, faux animal horn, cane and metal
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsLength: 65cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1984.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS002100
Keywords
As pale skin was fashionable during the late 19th and early 20th century, small parasols made from silk were very popular during this period and were specifically used by ladies riding in carriages. This example features a rather unusual solid handle shaped like a chain.
19th Century
mid 19th Century
Victorian
Joan Burnett
