Parasol

Early 20th century

  • Titles Parasol (Descriptive)
  • Medium silk, embroidery, ivory handle
  • Credit Line Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ireland, AFI.19.1982.38
  • Work Type parasol
  • Classification Costume

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