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Object of the Month

October

DACHT : k86_021
Woman's parasol with cover of paper over very open weave gauze. Floral design in shades of orange and some blue, with brown lines painted on the exterior over the wooden spokes to give the illusion of exterior spokes. Large crook shaped wooden handle. Short slim metal ferrule.


Each month we shall be displaying a different item of interest from our extensive collection at the Museum Store in Berkhamsted.

parasol

detail  handle

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