Parasol

American

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Parasols were often carried in the manner of a walking stick and this is an example of a style which was made to actually function as a walking stick, with a metal tip at the base of the handle, and a knob on top. Another interesting feature is the leather-covered shank, handle, and spike rather than the typical wood.

Parasol, silk, metal, leather, wood, American

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