Umbrella
- Object Name:
- Umbrella
- Object ID:
- 2001.016.12 a-c
- Creator:
- John T. Manning
Manufacturer - Place of Origin:
- Boston, MA
- Date:
- 1909-1916
- Description:
- Umbrella, folding, with carrying case. Umbrella separates into two parts. (A) consists of a large black fabric canopy on a metal skeleton, with a long pointed tip. Fabric strap with button to hold umbrella closed. Strap is printed with "Mannings Folding Umbrella / PAT.OCT.26.1909 / John T. Manning, Maker / BOSTON" in silver lettering. Main stem of skeleton is painted brown. It has a hinge in the middle which can be locked open with the stem extended to full length. The canopy folds so that the bottom edge of the open umbrella folds up to meet the pointed tip. (B) is a dark wooden triangular handle with a metal core and a decorative floral etched metal base. The handle may be attached to the stem of (A) with a locking mechanism. (C) is a brown water-resistant cloth carrying case. It is long with a rounded, closed end and a rounded flap which snaps closed. On the front, in gold lettering: "Mannings Folding Umbrella / PAT.OCT.26.1909 / John T. Manning, Maker / BOSTON".
- Material:
- Textile
Metal
Wood - Dimensions:
- H-3.5 W-7 L-16 inches
- Provenance:
- Donor's husband was the grandson of Alfred Asbury Collins.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Marion W. McPherson
- People:
- Collins, Alfred A. (1848-1916)
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