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Parasol Collection

Background imageParasol Collection: The Sketch Spring Fashion Number 1953

The Sketch Spring Fashion Number 1953
Front cover of The Sketch magazine by Strevens featuring a romantic illustration of an Edwardian lady. Date: 1953

Background imageParasol Collection: Ultra-Marine by William Heath Robinson

Ultra-Marine by William Heath Robinson
One of Margates new " Neversink" pleasure boats for keeping an even keel inthe roughest seas

Background imageParasol Collection: SARGENT, John Singer (1856-1925). Lady with Parasol

SARGENT, John Singer (1856-1925). Lady with Parasol. Undated work. Painting. SPAIN. Monistrol de Montserrat. Museum of Montserrat

Background imageParasol Collection: Edwardian woman with her pointer dog

Edwardian woman with her pointer dog
A pointer and its parasol- bearing mistress walk beside the sea. Date: early 20th century

Background imageParasol Collection: Othodox Christian Priest in Ethiopia, possibly in Axum

Othodox Christian Priest in Ethiopia, possibly in Axum
Ethiopian Orthodox Priest, possibly in Axum (Aksum)

Background imageParasol Collection: Frog Couple & Pet Snail

Frog Couple & Pet Snail
A well-dressed frog couple take their pet snail for a walk

Background imageParasol Collection: Elspeth Phelps advertisement, 1920

Elspeth Phelps advertisement, 1920
Advertisement for Elspeth Phelps fashion house, one of a series of highly stylised and witty adverts designed by Lady Eileen Orde (daughter of the 4th Duke of Wellington)

Background imageParasol Collection: Elspeth Phelps advertisement, 1920

Elspeth Phelps advertisement, 1920
Advertisement for Elspeth Phelps fashion house, one of a series of highly stylised and witty adverts designed by Lady Eileen Orde (daughter of the 4th Duke of Wellington)

Background imageParasol Collection: Chinese wallpaper design

Chinese wallpaper design depicting a woman holding a parasol and admiring the flowers on her porch. Date: 1922

Background imageParasol Collection: Racial / Japan / 2 Geisha

Racial / Japan / 2 Geisha
Two Japanese Geisha girls, one holding a parasol

Background imageParasol Collection: Tiny Parasol Circa 1810

Tiny Parasol Circa 1810
White muslin dress with high stand collar & single ruff worn with a pale green spencer with collar & lapels, matching boots, a lace cap & a small hat. Her parasol is tiny

Background imageParasol Collection: Christmas cracker box label

Christmas cracker box label
Label for a box of Batgers crackers depicting three performing monkeys, one balancing with a parasol, another playing the ukelele and a third banginga drum

Background imageParasol Collection: Seaside Specimens: The Saucy Shrimp

Seaside Specimens: The Saucy Shrimp
1904

Background imageParasol Collection: On the Cliff by Harold Harvey

On the Cliff by Harold Harvey (1874-1941) one of the Newlyn School of Painters, well known for painting Cornish landscapes and social scenes from the area. Date: 1919

Background imageParasol Collection: Poster, Nil Simile, The Ladys Shoe

Poster, Nil Simile, The Ladys Shoe, sold by W F Heddon, Bridge Street, Carmarthen, Wales. Date: circa 1920

Background imageParasol Collection: Boardwalk and Hotel Nassau, Long Beach, New York, USA

Boardwalk and Hotel Nassau, Long Beach, New York, USA
Boardwalk and Hotel Nassau on a busy day, Long Beach, New York, USA. Date: circa 1915

Background imageParasol Collection: British soldiers take interest in an Egyptian lady

British soldiers take interest in an Egyptian lady
Humourous Postcard - World War One era. British soldiers (a sailor and a Scots infantryman) take interest in an Egyptian lady who stroll demurely along under a pink parasol

Background imageParasol Collection: Two Dressed by Chantal

Two Dressed by Chantal
Two women wear creations by Chantal of Paris - one a woollen serge tailor-made for morning wear, her companion a day frock in two shades of crepe de Rome

Background imageParasol Collection: Storytelling to children on the beach during the summer

Storytelling to children on the beach during the summer
Children sitting on the beach listening to stories

Background imageParasol Collection: Cartoon, Miss Harriett Vernon in The P)rince of Japs

Cartoon, Miss Harriett Vernon in The P)rince of Japs
Cartoon, Miss Harriett Vernon (1858-1923), English actress and singer, as Cammpi in The Japs, or The Doomed Daimio, a burlesque by Harry Paulton and Mostyn Teddea. 1885

Background imageParasol Collection: Wee Kirk o Heather Wedding Chapel, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Wee Kirk o Heather Wedding Chapel, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Wee Kirk o the Heather Wedding Chapel, South 5th Street, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA -- the wedding place of the Hollywood Stars! Date: circa 1950

Background imageParasol Collection: View of the main street in Fiume, Free State of Fiume

View of the main street in Fiume, Free State of Fiume
View of the main street in the city of Fiume, a seaport in the Free State of Fiume (now Rijeka, Croatia). Date: 1922

Background imageParasol Collection: Music cover, I m Forever Thinking of You

Music cover, I m Forever Thinking of You, words by Lillian Fitzgerald, music by Clarence Senna. 1920

Background imageParasol Collection: 1920s woman relaxing by the sea

1920s woman relaxing by the sea
Lady resting by the beach, looking out into the sea. Date: 1928

Background imageParasol Collection: Princess Elizabeth 1947

Princess Elizabeth 1947
ROYAL TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA & RHODESIA: Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II), looking elegant under a parasol, chatting to a Guide Leader at Maseru, Basutoland

Background imageParasol Collection: Swimming pool, National Hotel, Vedado, Havana, Cuba

Swimming pool, National Hotel, Vedado, Havana, Cuba
Aerial view of the swimming pool, part of the Cabana Sun Club of the National Hotel, Vedado, Havana, Cuba. Date: circa 1950

Background imageParasol Collection: Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove, fashionable dresses 1933

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove, fashionable dresses 1933
Two models wearing spring frocks; (left) Beautiful race gown in white organdie and net over crepe-de-chime, detachable frilled cape

Background imageParasol Collection: Garden Scene, Japan - Geisha - Posed on a small stone bridge

Garden Scene, Japan - Geisha - Posed on a small stone bridge Date: circa 1905

Background imageParasol Collection: World Record Broadbill Swordfish Catalina Island, California

World Record Broadbill Swordfish Catalina Island, California
World Record Broadbill Swordfish - Catalina Island, California, USA. Weighting a whopping 571lb (before the addition of a small child!). Date: 1930s

Background imageParasol Collection: GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). The

GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). The Parasol. 1777. Was painted as a cartoon for a tapestry that would decorated the dinning room of the Palace of El Pardo. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Madrid

Background imageParasol Collection: Riviera Interlude by Clark Fay

Riviera Interlude by Clark Fay
A relaxed scene showing smart holidaymakers enjoying a drink at an open air cafe underneath striped parasols somewhere on the Cote d Azur, France during the 1930s. Date: 1935

Background imageParasol Collection: Ramesseum of Rameses II, Thebes, Egypt

Ramesseum of Rameses II, Thebes, Egypt
View of the Ramesseum, the memorial or mortuary temple of Rameses II at Thebes (now Luxor), Egypt. Date: early 20th century

Background imageParasol Collection: Afternoon dresses by Poiret and Drecoll

Afternoon dresses by Poiret and Drecoll
Two fashionable women in afternoon dresses. On the left, black decorated with metal and gold lace, by Poiret

Background imageParasol Collection: Actress from the Mack Sennett Comedy Studios

Actress from the Mack Sennett Comedy Studios
A rather lovely actress in a rather skimpy swimsuit from the Mack Sennett Comedy Studios, Los Angeles, USA

Background imageParasol Collection: Kaiser Wilhelm II, Empress and Princess

Kaiser Wilhelm II, Empress and Princess
Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), with his wife the Empress Augusta Viktoria (1858-1921) and their daughter Princess Viktoria Luise (1892-1980), leaving Buckingham Palace while on a royal visit

Background imageParasol Collection: The Bystander Summer Number 1928

The Bystander Summer Number 1928
A bold, colourful cover for The Bystander Summer Number featuring two attractive young women in beachwear. One, wearing a hat and holding a parasol, is more sensible of the sun

Background imageParasol Collection: The Bystander masthead by Tony Castle, 1930

The Bystander masthead by Tony Castle, 1930
Bystander masthead design by Tony Castle featuring a number of beauties on a beach dressed in bathing suits, sun hats and holding parasols

Background imageParasol Collection: Two geishas and a parasol

Two geishas and a parasol in Japan

Background imageParasol Collection: Beach Scene / Ally Sloper

Beach Scene / Ally Sloper
Ally Sloper getting into a scrape on the beach at Bournemouth

Background imageParasol Collection: Advert / Bon Marche Clothe

Advert / Bon Marche Clothe
Au Bon Marche, Paris

Background imageParasol Collection: Advert / Mazawattee Tea

Advert / Mazawattee Tea
Mazawattee Tea, grown in Ceylon

Background imageParasol Collection: Children / Seaside Story

Children / Seaside Story
Children sitting on the beach listening to an old fisherman telling a story

Background imageParasol Collection: Scarborough Castle 1813

Scarborough Castle 1813
Scarborough, Yorkshire: a ladys parasol is blown away by the wind after a visit to the ruined castle

Background imageParasol Collection: Woman on Beach / 1950S

Woman on Beach / 1950S
A woman sits on the beach in front of a brightly coloured stripy parasol, and smiles for the camera

Background imageParasol Collection: Garden Party Frock 1913

Garden Party Frock 1913
Garden party dress by Redfern: tubular style tunic dress with batea (boat) neck, hobble skirt & ornamented with lace & tassels. Hat: flat crown, wide brim, large black bow

Background imageParasol Collection: Poster, Arcachon, France, a town for winter and summer

Poster, Arcachon, France, a town for winter and summer, Chemins de Fer du Midi - casinos, beach, forest, hunting, fishing, regattas, races, pigeon shooting, golf. Date: circa 1895

Background imageParasol Collection: Costume June 1886

Costume June 1886
Hand-coloured page of the latest Paris fashion of 1886, dinner dresses with drapped swags and flower arrangements, ball dresses with long gloves and fans and traditional garden party frocks

Background imageParasol Collection: Thermal swimming pool in Budapest, Hungary

Thermal swimming pool in Budapest, Hungary
Thermal outdoor swimming pool in Budapest, Hungary

Background imageParasol Collection: Avenue of cherry blossom, Japan

Avenue of cherry blossom, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageParasol Collection: Poster advertising Royal Mail Line Atlantis Cruises

Poster advertising Royal Mail Line Atlantis Cruises
Poster advertising Royal Mail Line Sunshine Cruises on the Atlantis. Date: 1935

Background imageParasol Collection: Silhouette of polo stables, horses and players

Silhouette of polo stables, horses and players

Background imageParasol Collection: Party of people picnicking at Henley Regatta

Party of people picnicking at Henley Regatta
A party of people picnicking at the Henley Royal Regatta, an annual rowing event held on the River Thames near the town of Henley-on-Thames, South Oxfordshire. Date: July 1888

Background imageParasol Collection: Parasol in point of lace 1868

Parasol in point of lace 1868
This beautiful intricate section of a parasol in pointed lace, appointed by The Princess of Wales. 1868

Background imageParasol Collection: Women making parasols, Japan

Women making parasols, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageParasol Collection: Steam train approaching a bridge

Steam train approaching a bridge
A steam train approaching a bridge

Background imageParasol Collection: Cartoon impression of the Russo-Japanese War 1 of 5

Cartoon impression of the Russo-Japanese War 1 of 5
Card 1 of 5 - Preliminaries. A cartoon interpretation of the Russo-Japanese war, acted out by the principal ruling individuals from the International Community

Background imageParasol Collection: Victoria-Albert / Carriage

Victoria-Albert / Carriage
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert taking an airing in Hyde Park, London in a fine open carriage led by four blinkered greys

Background imageParasol Collection: Woman with Dogs 1929

Woman with Dogs 1929
Pretty young woman in skimpy costume, relaxing by the sea with her four fluffy white dogs

Background imageParasol Collection: Man, woman and baby of Corea, Korea, 1818

Man, woman and baby of Corea, Korea, 1818

Background imageParasol Collection: Sunshade for the Queen

Sunshade for the Queen. Queen Elizabeth II travels in a car with President Nkrumah to attend a durbar at Tamale during the 1961 royal tour of Ghana. Date: 1961

Background imageParasol Collection: Comic postcard, Children with red parasol on the beach. Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Children with red parasol on the beach. Date: 20th century

Background imageParasol Collection: Comic postcard, Young couple at the seaside - forget the war for a week or two

Comic postcard, Young couple at the seaside - forget the war for a week or two. Date: 1914-1918

Background imageParasol Collection: Comic postcard, Paris Fashions - I wonder what they'll show next Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Paris Fashions - I wonder what they'll show next Date: early 20th century

Background imageParasol Collection: Lake Shore Road and Royal Poinciana Hotel, Palm Beach, Florida, USA Date: circa 1908

Lake Shore Road and Royal Poinciana Hotel, Palm Beach, Florida, USA Date: circa 1908

Background imageParasol Collection: Selection of outdoor wear for 1913 Date: July 1913

Selection of outdoor wear for 1913 Date: July 1913

Background imageParasol Collection: The Tannery by Stan Terry

The Tannery by Stan Terry
1920s women relaxing on a secluded beach. Date: 1926

Background imageParasol Collection: Queen Mary attending demonstrations organised by the Gloucestershire War Agricultural Executive at Badminton Hall

Queen Mary attending demonstrations organised by the Gloucestershire War Agricultural Executive at Badminton Hall, in the company of the Duke of Beaufort, whose niece

Background imageParasol Collection: 'The English Daumier Looks On Life:English Types by Blampied

"The English Daumier Looks On Life:English Types by Blampied. Series 4: The Life of Park and Streets." An elderly couple fleeing from their park seats at the sight of a seat fee collector

Background imageParasol Collection: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth attending a garden party alongside President Lebrun and Mme

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth attending a garden party alongside President Lebrun and Mme. Lebrun at the Bagatelle, held in their honour during their visit to Paris in 1938

Background imageParasol Collection: People on the riverbank near Windsor Castle, Berkshire Date: circa 1960s

People on the riverbank near Windsor Castle, Berkshire Date: circa 1960s

Background imageParasol Collection: Woolfe family of The Clough, Hale, Bucklow, Cheshire

Woolfe family of The Clough, Hale, Bucklow, Cheshire - interior with fireplace. Date: circa 1889

Background imageParasol Collection: Japanese workers in the rice fields Date: circa 1890s

Japanese workers in the rice fields Date: circa 1890s

Background imageParasol Collection: Man and two women in the middle of a road

Man and two women in the middle of a road, possibly in Oxfordshire. Both women are carrying parasols. Date: circa 1890

Background imageParasol Collection: Japanese Parasol Maker 1894

Japanese Parasol Maker 1894
Japanese man sits on the floor making traditional oil-paper parasols. Date: 1894

Background imageParasol Collection: A Shogun escorted by many riders and warriors proceeds through a forest

A Shogun escorted by many riders and warriors proceeds through a forest

Background imageParasol Collection: Japanese couple - Isoda Koryusai

Japanese couple - Isoda Koryusai
Reproduction of a woodblock print by Isoda Koryusai (1735-1790), a Japanese ukiyo-e print designer and painter active from 1769 to 1790. Date: 18th century

Background imageParasol Collection: Swift - The World's Best Cycles

Swift - The World's Best Cycles - Swift Cycle Co. Ltd, Coventry. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageParasol Collection: Javanese Pavilion, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1889

Javanese Pavilion, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1889. Date: 1889

Background imageParasol Collection: Two fashionable women in coat dresses at an aerodrome, WWI

Two fashionable women in coat dresses at an aerodrome, WWI
Two fashionable women in coat dresses and gaiters at an aerodrome in front of a biplane, WWI. One with monocle and one with parasol

Background imageParasol Collection: Two fashionable women on a summer stroll, WWI

Two fashionable women on a summer stroll, WWI.. Both in wide-brim hats, two-piece suits. One with parasol, one in gaiters with purse

Background imageParasol Collection: Two fashionable women on a spring stroll, WWI

Two fashionable women on a spring stroll, WWI

Background imageParasol Collection: Two fashionable women on a spring stroll, WWI

Two fashionable women on a spring stroll, WWI.. Both in full dresses with high collars, hats and parasols

Background imageParasol Collection: Two fashionable women on a summer stroll, WWI

Two fashionable women on a summer stroll, WWI.. One in a tall black hat, green calf-length dress with parasol. One in a cloche hat with flowers, burgundy red dress with lace collar

Background imageParasol Collection: Two fashionable women on a winter stroll, WWI

Two fashionable women on a winter stroll, WWI.. One in a black cloche hat with large bow, velvet coat over calf-length dress



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