Umbrellas and Parasols (Costume Accessories Series)

Umbrellas and Parasols continues a series of illustrated books on costume accessories which will be of value to designers, restorers, collectors and art historians. 85 black and white illustrations 7 colour photographs The book is illustrated with unusual and attractive umbrellas and parasols from museum collections, many of which have never been photographed, while contemporary portraits and advertisements place them in the fashionable context of their time.