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Umbrella

P1597A

From: Sumatra | West Sumatra | Batu Sangkar

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P1597A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Minangkebau | Chinese
Provenience Sumatra | West Sumatra | Batu Sangkar
Date Made 1901
Section Oceanian
Materials Paper | Bamboo (uncertain) | Peel
Description

Closed umbrella of dark brown paper with a band of red pigment around the edge. Tip covered with black material (deteriorating). Bamboo handle wrapped with rattan peel. Made by Chinese.
Length 61 cm
Outside Diameter 5.7 cm
Credit Line Gift of H. M. Hiller and Alfred C. Harrison Jr., 1901

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