Girl's parasol; French, 1840-60 Girl's cone-shaped parasol of pale blue moiré silk ,trimmed with matching braid and silk fringing, and lined with white silk. The parasol has white-painted spokes with ivory points, a pierced ivory ferrule, and a collapsible ivory handle with gilt brass fittings (including the sliding collar which stabilises the handle when unfolded). The handle is carved with a decorative capital above oak leaves and acorns in Chinoiserie style, and has a short curve at the end, finishing with an angled cut.