Collection Highlights
Chaise (side chair)
Date:
1779
Object Number:
1817.13
Medium:
Beech, gilding; silk upholstery
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Parasol: black and white
Object Number:
1953.37
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Silk, lace, ivory, metal
Dimensions:
closed: 14 x 4 1/2 in. ( 35.6 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Parasol with ivory ball ferrule with ivory-colored silk tassel, black lace over ivory-colored silk shade, collapsible ivory shaft with sliding metal collar, and plain, rounded ivory handle.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this parasol belonged to Mrs. Frank Squier (Frances Henrietta Estella Marshall, 1843-1892), the donor' mother. It is described as a "carriage parasol."
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Frank Squier and Mrs. Edward J. Turnbull
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
