Needlepoint and Bobbin (Point Duchesse) Lace Parasol with Ivory Handle

Cleveland Museum of Art

Cream-colored parasol with intricate lace design. The parasol is made of needlepoint and bobbin lace, specifically Point Duchesse lace. The handle is ivory. The parasol is open, showcasing its lace canopy. The canopy has a floral pattern with leaves and flowers. The edges of the canopy are scalloped. The parasol has a long, thin handle that is wrapped in a decorative material. The background of the image is gray. The parasol casts a shadow on the surface below it. The image presents a three-quarter view of the parasol.