1890~, London

1890~, London

Identifier
T.432-1977
Acquisition
Given by Mrs B. Samuel
Carried out by
Brigg & Sons Ltd (http://data.silknow.org/activity/designer)
Collection
Material
Technique
Depiction
Dimension
93 cm (length)
Production time
Production place
Type of object

Description

Walking length umbrella of silk with a carved, acorn shaped, amber handle with a gold collar claw set with small diamonds. It has a gold mount and there is a pin that goes through it. The cover is of black silk, with a scallop openwork net insertion border, outlined with a floral border in couched cord. It is unlined. The ribs are hollow, cast, black japanned metal and the rib tips are of the same. There is a holding band fastening with a smoked pearl button. Umbrella of silk, manufactured by Brigg & Sons Ltd., London ca. 1890