Cream Silk Parasol with Black Polka Dots

Victorian Late / Bustle · 1880s · American

A cream silk parasol featuring large black polka dots scattered across its surface. The parasol has a traditional Victorian construction with radiating ribs creating triangular panels when opened. The handle appears to be black wood or ebonized material with decorative tassels hanging from the ferrule. The silk fabric shows the characteristic sheen of quality material, and the polka dot pattern is bold and evenly distributed. This type of decorative parasol was essential for fashionable Victorian ladies, serving both practical sun protection and as a stylish accessory that complemented the elaborate dress of the bustle era.