Featured Parasol: age / origin?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Potteryplease, Apr 14, 2026 at 11:39 PM.

  1. Potteryplease

    Potteryplease Well-Known Member

    I found this 34" (86cm) parasol in a group of umbrellas at an estate sale. $5.

    The wood handle looked interesting, and the bone (defintely bone, not ivory) on the tips of the ribs made me think it's older.

    I can't tell the fabric material.... don't think it's silk, but probably not cotton either. Rayon? Nylon?

    Any help appreciated.

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    Potteryplease, Apr 14, 2026 at 11:39 PM
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    Roaring20s, Apr 15, 2026 at 12:39 AM
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  3. Potteryplease

    Potteryplease Well-Known Member

    Thanks Roaring. Looks the same fabric and size.

    I like the text on that one: "a very light, ladylike piece. Not up to rough handling, but perfect for display".... yikes!
     
    Potteryplease, Apr 15, 2026 at 2:21 AM
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    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I have no idea why anyone would handle a parasol roughly ("manhandle that parasol!"), but fwiw, yours looks sturdier than the one in the link.;)
     
    Any Jewelry, Apr 15, 2026 at 5:56 AM
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    Marote Well-Known Member

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    Marote, Apr 15, 2026 at 7:06 AM
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