Summary
Parasol belonging to Charlotte (Lizzie) Twycross, believed to have been used by her when visiting the Melbourne International Exhibition at the (Royal) Exhibition Building, 1880-81.
Physical Description
Parasol with black silk outer canopy edged in lace. The canopy interior is lined with multiple tiers of scalloped cream machine-made lace. The handle is made from a bamboo with a highly polished patina. The handle has been broken in the centre, and at the time of acquisition is in two pieces.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Clothing & Textiles, Royal Exhibition Building
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Dr Will Twycross, 02 Sep 2014
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Owner of Item Depicted
Charlotte Twycross, Elsternwick, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1880
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Place & Date Used
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Carlton Garden, Victoria, Australia, Oct 1880 - Apr 1881
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Classification
Public events, Melbourne international exhibition 1880, Exhibition heritage
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
625 mm (Length), 170 mm (Width), 170 mm (Depth)
Dimensions for top canopy of parasol, closed. Width of the closed parasol is variable and approximate.
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Overall Dimensions
310 (Length), 45 (Width)
Broken handle only. Handle width is taken at widest point, at the base of the handle.
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Keywords
Exhibitions, Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, Royal Exhibition Building, Parasols, Personal Effects, Accessories, Lacework, Textiles
