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Looking for "period" umbrella

Started by Syrilla, April 29, 2010, 06:33:07 AM

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gem

Another bump, because I've found a less expensive reproduction umbrella. This one is from a UK merchant, but even at 15 British Pounds + overseas shipping, has to be a better bargain than the Bella Umbrellas were going for.

http://www.museumselection.co.uk/edwardian-parasol-prod6037/


isabelladangelo

Gem, you might also want to look for antique parasols and umbrellas where the fabric just needs to be recovered.  I'm in the process of recovering an 1880's/1890's parasol right now.  I also have a lovely mid 19th C one that I'm considering recovering but the fabric only has one VERY large hole and -with the fabric placement- it still provides too much information about how these parasols were covered to really take it apart, yet.   

I won a lot on ebay of four antique parasols for $40 not too long ago.  This way, you can use your own fabric to match your outfit.  For a real umbrella at fair, I typically just use my "Sistine Chapel" one.  The Sistine Chapel is period.  :-)

sealion

Here's some info on reproducing period umbrellas/parasols: http://www.screentanning.com/Parasol_Handout.pdf

I plan to try both versions since I wear both Roman and late period Italian. :)
Cindy/Ciana Leonardi di Firenze/Captain Cin

Anna Iram


iain robb

Wow, that is good resource.

Yet another thing to make for my wife ...

Orphena

Luxurious Lady ~ Statuesque Seamstress ~ Winsome Wayfarer
Enjoyer of Elegant Elizabethan Ensembles

shades

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Tom

Thanks,

Tom

A.K.A. - Lady Serenas husband