Umbrella with handle

anoniem, c. 1770 - c. 1780

By impregnating fabric with a water-resistant substance such as oil, it would protect against the rain. The technique was used for umbrellas, raincoats and awnings. This umbrella has an 18th-century Doorniks porcelain knob decorated with flowers. In the 19th century, older items – all or parts of them – would often be reused. This fitted in with the popular eclectic styles of the day.

  • Artwork typeparasol
  • Object numberBK-1967-92
  • Dimensionsdiameter 4.5 cm, length 55 cm x span 83 cm, length 95 cm
  • Physical characteristicszijde, porselein, hout, metaal