White and Pink Wedding Parasol
RetailerSold by
Laura Ashley
(Kent, England, founded 1953)
AssociatedAssociated with
Colinton Parish Church
(Edinburgh)
Date1985
Object NameParasol
Mediummetal, wood, machine made lace, ribbon and cotton
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsLength top to bottom: 885mm
Length metal spike: 95mm
Length handle: 350mm
Length shaft: 440mm
Length bottom of handle to the bottom spring: 470mm
Length bottom of handle to the top spring: 695mm
Overall (Length rib): 350mm
Overall (Length stretcher): 140mm
Length metal spike: 95mm
Length handle: 350mm
Length shaft: 440mm
Length bottom of handle to the bottom spring: 470mm
Length bottom of handle to the top spring: 695mm
Overall (Length rib): 350mm
Overall (Length stretcher): 140mm
AcquisitionPresented in 2014 by Mrs Janine Fell.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS082850
About MeThis bridal outfit was worn at a wedding in 1985 at Collinton Parish Church, in Edinburgh. The couple moved to Aberdeen shortly after the ceremony and lived their married life in Aberdeen.The dress is made of swiss dot cotton fabric and has an underskirt, veil and parasol to go with it. The wedding ensemble was bought from the Laura Ashley shop on Lothian Road, Edinburgh.
1770s, 1880s
1899
