Object Number 2013.0048.012 B

Object Name

Parasol (Handle)

Category

Textiles (Clothing)

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Sandy Lerner

Creator (Role)

Anton Wildhack (Artist)

J.C. Vickery (Manufacturer)

Place of Origin

London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1890-1910

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Handle base; "11 (or H) 7523"

Materials

Rock crystal; Gold; Enamel; Wood; Turquoise

Dimensions (inches)

12.4 (L) , 2 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

31.5 (L) , 5 (W)

Measurement Notes

Width is the width of the rock crystal orb measured while resting in the case---the actual diameter was not measured because of the fragile nature of the object.

Object Description

Web - 04/12/2016

A rock crystal parasol handle with gold and enamel mounts, packed with a set of gold gilt parasol tips (2013.0048.012 C-J) in a leather and velvet case (2013.0048.012 A). A rock crystal orb, incised with flowers and set with turquoise cabochons, sits on top of an enamelled collar on a smooth wooden shaft.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Waugh, Norah & Woodward, Margaret. 1968 The Cut of Women's Clothes: 1600 -1930.
• Parasols from this period discussed, pg 294-5