Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Parasol: black w/inlay handle, carved tip
Object Number:
1947.36
Date:
1830-1870
Medium:
Silk, wood, mother of pearl, brass, lacquer, ivory, paint
Dimensions:
closed: 16 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 41.3 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Parasol with ivory ferrule, black silk shade, collapsible wooden shaft with inlaid mother of pearl and painted linear decoration, sliding black lacquered brass collar, and carved L-shaped mother of pearl handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Irene M. and Miss Emily L. Braman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
