Parasol Collection (page 100)

Parasols and sun loungers on the beach, evening atmosphere, Moorea, French Polynesia

Beach with a large palm tree and sun umbrellas, Moorea, French Polynesia

Evening mood at the pool, Mo orea, French Polynesia

Palm trees on the beach, Moorea, French Polynesia

Parasol and sunloungers on the beach, Moorea, French Polynesia

Oil-paper umbrella, drying after rain during the Matsuri festival, Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto, Japan, Asia

Handmade paper umbrellas, Bo Sang, Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, Thailand, Asia

Beach with sun beds, the Venetian castle at the back, Frangokastello, Crete, Greece

Temple guardian, decorated stone figure, Pura Desa Temple, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Santorini town

JAPAN: TEA GARDEN, c1906. A Japanese woman and a western man in a tea garden in Japan. Stereograph, c1906

JAPAN: TEA GARDEN, 1904. Men and women drinking tea amid cherry blossoms in a garden outside the Omuro Gosho temple in Kyoto, Japan. Stereograph, 1904

CHINA: SHANGHAI, c1910. A street in the Native Quarter of Shanghai, China. Photograph, c1910

BURMA: THE BRITISH, c1906. British officials in a horse-drawn carriage driven by two Burmese men leaving Sule Pagoda wharf for the Government House, Rangoon, Burma. Stereograph, c1906

INDIA: NOBLEMAN. A nobleman of Udaipur encountering Hindu dieties. Indian miniature painting

JAPAN: FOREIGN TRADE HOUSE. European ladies entertain Japanese at a foreign trade house in Yokohama, Japan. Woodblock print, c1860

CHINA: LADY AND SON. A Chinese lady and her son attended by a servant: English lithograph, 1798, after a contemporary watercolor by William Alexander

ROYAL HENLEY REGATTA, 1872. Riverside picnic during the Royal Henley Regatta at Henley-on-Thames, England, 1872. Contemporary English wood engraving

TENNIS, 1886. Lawn tennis tournament for the championship of New Jersey. Engraving, American, 1886

TENNIS, 1890. Singles lawn tennis match at the at the Campbell-Slocum contest at the Newport Casino, Newport, Rhode Island. Engraving, American, 1890

MINNESOTA: FOOT RACE. Foot race along a country road in Minnesota. Photograph, c1900

TENNIS: NEWPORT, 1890. The conclusion of a semi-final, mens singles match at the Newport Casino, Newport Rhode Island, 1890

WWI: CHATEAU-THEIRRY, 1918. Women and children who had been hiding in cellars emerging into the streets after the retreat of the German army during World War I. Photograph, 1918

WORLD WAR I: REFUGEES. French residents fleeing the Somme district for Amiens when the German army defeated the 5th British Army in March, 1918, during World War I. Stereograph, 1918

BANGKOK: ORIENTAL HOTEL. View from the river of the Oriental Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand (then Siam). Drawing, late 1880s

ENGLAND: ROAD TRAVEL, 1880. On the Road to the Derby. Lithograph, English, 1880, after a painting by John Sturgess

JAPAN: JINRIKSHAS, 1907. Jinrikshas under the cherry blossoms, Japan. Stereograph, 1907

STAGECOACH AT TAVERN, 1880. Village tavern and stagecoach in western North Carolina. Wood engraving, 1880, after Arthur Burdett Frost

Playa Dorada beach, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, Atlantic, Europe

CONEY ISLAND: BEACH, c1910. People seated on park benches by the seashore at Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York. Photograph, c1910

BEACH SCENE, 1911. Illustration from a German newspaper

RAPHAEL SANZIO (1483-1520). Italian Renaissance painter. Raphael at the Vatican. Oil on canvas, 1852, by Horace Vernet

MARGARET WOODBURY STRONG (1897-1969). American collector and philanthropist. Margaret (holding parasol) with her parents in Japan, 1905

WILLIAM II OF GERMANY (1859-1941). Emperor of Germany, 1888-1918. The Kaisers visit to England in 1889, when a Grand Naval review at Spithead was held in his honor

PRINCE LOUIS OF BATTENBERG (1854-1921). English (German-born) naval officer, First Sea Lord, 1912-14. The Prince and his fiancee, Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine (1863-1950)

SBLOOMER SONGSHEET, 1857. The New Costume Polka. American songsheet cover dedicated to Mrs. Lydia (correctly, Amelia) Bloomer, 1857

OREGON BOUNDARY, 1846. War! Or No War. Two Irish immigrants debate the Oregon boundary question in front of the Bowery Theatre in New York City. Lithograph cartoon, American, 1846

Woman holding parasol

MONET: WOMAN WITH PARASOL. Oil on canvas, Claude Monet, 1875

CARTOON: FASHION, 1867. Street Criticism. Ragged damsel: " Lor, Sairer, I m blessed if that well gal hasn t dressed herself wrong side forrard

FRANCE: FASHION, c1730. Womens fashions in France, c1730. Chromolithograph, c1875

WOMENs FASHION, 1897. American advertisement, 1897, for womens suits, sold by Sears, Roebuck & Company

WOMENs FASHION, 1845. Lithograph, 1845

BLOOMER SONGSHEET, 1857. The New Costume Polka. American songsheet cover dedicated to Mrs. Lydia (correctly, Amelia) Bloomer, 1857

GERMAN FASHION, 1921. The elegant woman, for dressing and undressing. Illustration, 1921, by Karl Arnold for the German journal, Der Simplicissimus

WOMAN, c1870. Portrait of a woman. Tintype, c1870

WOMAN, c1913. A woman carrying an umbrella, possibly in Washington, D. C. Photograph
WOMAN, c1913. A woman carrying an umbrella, possibly in Washington, D.C. Photograph, c1913

CARTOON: SKIRTS, 1848. The Inconvenience of Wearing Coffee Bag Skirts. American cartoon lithograph by J. Baillie, 1848

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"Sheltered in Style: The Timeless Elegance of the Parasol" From William Heath Robinson's whimsical "Ultra-Marine" to Georges Seurat's iconic "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, " the parasol has long been a symbol of grace and sophistication. Whether strolling along the sun-kissed beaches of Clearwater, Florida or Dawn Beach in St. Martin, this fashionable accessory adds a touch of glamour to any seaside escape. Dating back to 1920s advertisements by Elspeth Phelps, where women were portrayed as effortlessly chic with their parasols in hand, this timeless accessory continues to captivate us today. Its delicate charm is beautifully captured in John Singer Sargent's masterpiece "Lady with Parasol, " exuding an air of refinement and poise. Inspired by Claude Monet's enchanting "Lady in the Garden, " we are reminded that even amidst nature's beauty, a they are elevate one's allure. From leisurely walks along San Antonio Riverwalk to basking under the Sicilian sun at Cefalu beach, these images transport us into a world where elegance meets practicality. As seen in Georges-Pierre Seurat's study for "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, " every stroke reveals meticulous attention to detail - just like choosing the perfect parasol. With its vibrant colors and intricate patterns, it becomes more than just protection from harsh rays; it becomes an extension of our personal style. Whether seeking respite from scorching summers or simply adding flair to our everyday lives, let us celebrate the enduring appeal of the parasol. A true testament to fashion through time and cultures worldwide – from Europe to America – it remains an essential companion for those who appreciate both beauty and function under sunny skies.