Collection Highlights
American Bastille
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.E458.8.M36.1870F.XL
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Luce Center
Doll's parasol
Object Number:
1975.21g
Date:
ca. 1867
Medium:
Textile, ivory, metal, glass
Dimensions:
overall: 5/8 x 8 3/4 in.
Description:
Doll's parasol of white and blue fabric with gold fringe over metal frame with ivory handle with blue glass finial.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this was purchased with a doll named "Marie" by Augustus Cory Richards in Paris in 1867 for his granddaughter, Edith Gray Richards, mother of the donor.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E.J. Dimock
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
