Vintage 1920s French indigo parasol - sun faded cotton umbrella - antique workwear
Vintage 1920s French indigo parasol - sun faded cotton umbrella - antique workwear
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A French sun-faded indigo shepherd’s parasol, dating from the 1920s or early 1930s. Noted flaws - chipped paint on the wooden handle, uneven faded colour throughout, various marks throughout, some fraying at the centre area - please see photos. Smooth opening action, brass fittings all work as they should, bamboo cane supports are all in good condition, oak handle, the cotton holds nice and taut when open, beautiful fading, very large parasol, would have originally been used by shepherds for shade in the fields. Measures L43”/110cm when closed. Approximately W49”/125cm when open.
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Sizing
Sizing
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UK Postage
UK Postage
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Worldwide Postage
Worldwide Postage
I gladly send items worldwide, unfortunately, for the time being, I’m unable to send items to Europe due to GPSR regulations.
I’m working on returning to selling to Europe as soon as possible!
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European Postage
European Postage
For the time being, I’m unable to send items to Europe due to GPSR regulations. I’m working on returning to selling to Europe as soon as possible!

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