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Umbrella; wood and paper.
Umbrella; wood and paper.
Object Number 976-1-60/13391
Display Title Umbrella; wood and paper.
Descriptions
Object Description Wood and paper umbrella with metal tip; black; label on it says +
Inventory Description Umbrella, bamboo handle, black paper shade, broken, metal tip, cane wrapped
Classification
  • Umbrella
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China
Materials Wood, Paper, Metal, Bamboo
Dimensions Overall: 103 x 10 x 1.9 cm (40 9/16 x 3 15/16 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 976-1-60/13391, CHINESE UMBRELLA

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