Parasol
The parasol featured here captures the essence of the 1890s with its gay color combination and exuberant lace-covered ruffle at the hem. The detailing of the handle is very engaging. Also, the color combination of the garnet ruffle and the purple lining is indicative of the period and a typical French touch.
Artwork Details
- Title: Parasol
- Designer: Lyon
- Date: 1890–99
- Culture: French
- Medium: silk, wood, metal
- Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. C. D. Waters, 1945
- Object Number: 2009.300.2359
- Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute
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Lyon
1890–1910
Maison Léoty
1891
House of Worth
Charles Frederick Worth
ca. 1872
French
1824
French
1804–5
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