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Parasol. Culture: American. Date: ca. 1870. This parasol would have been the ultimate fashion conceit because it is neither functional nor protective. It is the smallest parasol in the Brooklyn Museum Costume
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Noel Y. Calingasan • NYC on Twitter: "Under an umbrella sky Outdoor dining space outside @pickandeat in Washington Heights. https://t.co/MFO5dmqQxf" / Twitter
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