Parasols Collection (#35)

8th Duke of Devonshires Statue - Eastbourne Date: circa 1910s

Baths Promenade, Hastings, East Sussex
The Baths Promenade, Hastings, East Sussex Date: 1910

Two little girls with parasols, looking out to sea. first published 1879

Southwold, Suffolk - view of the beach
A lovely view of Southwold, Suffolk - the beach with bathing machines Date: circa 1908

Scarborough, Yorkshire
High summer on the beach at Scarborough, North Yorkshire, with the Spa building on the left and the Grand Hotel in the right distance. Date: 1890s

Street Market / Brittany
Selling bread underneath parasols in Brittany. Date: 1905

Fashions 1 July 1883
Girl: long bodice & kilted skirt. Women: jacket bodice, waistcoat front, horizontal bands of gaging & puffing on the skirt; black beaded mantle, flounces & apron front Date: 1883

Girl with Grey Brolly
On a grey day, a girl in a grey coat and grey hat, with a grey scarf, protects herself from the rain with her grey umbrella... Date: 1918

Umbrella Old / New
A royal parasol as used by the Assyrians, compared with Jonas Hanways umbrella of 1786

British Ambassador meeting Emperor Chien Lung
Meeting between Lord Macartney, British Ambassador, and the Chinese Emperor Chien Lung. Date: 14 September 1793

Slender Parasol (Macrolepiota mastoidea) fruiting bodies, growing on floor of coppice woodland habitat, Kent, England, september

Shaggy Parasol (Macrolepiota rhacodes) fruiting bodies, group emerging from soil, Powys, Wales, october

Sandy beach with sunloungers, sunshades and hotel building, Le Telfair Hotel, Bel Ombre, Southwest Mauritius

Hottest day. Crowds of people at the beach. This is Brighton beach, England, on Sunday 10 August 2003, when the hottest temperature in the UK since records began was recorded (39 degrees Celsius)

Gas line construction. Worker testing the join between two pipes during the construction of a gas line. In the background, a series of parasols can be seen

Sunloungers on a beach, Spain
Sunloungers on a beach in Benalmadena, Malaga, Spain

Paradise Beach, Mykonos, Cyclades Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Beach scene on the Mediterranean coast in the tourist zone, Djerba Island, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Beach scene in the tourist zone of Sousse, Gulf of Hammamet, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Sunshades and palm trees by the beach at White Knight Beach, Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Cayo Santa Maria, Beach, Sol Cayo Santa Maria Resort, Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Playa Ancon, Trinidad, Cuba, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Parasol Mushroom - The Netherlands - Drenthe
VG-8839 Parasol Mushroom The Netherlands - Drenthe Macrolepiota procera Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Shaggy Parasol - on woodland floor - Lincolnshire - UK
GET-1754 Shaggy Parasol - on woodland floor Lincolnshire - UK Macrolepiota rhacodes Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Fungi - Parasols on Penshurst Estate. Habitat - in open woods and pastures. Uncommon and excellent to eat
DAD-2000 Fungi - Parasols on Penshurst Estate October. UK. Lepiota procera Habitat - in open woods and pastures. Uncommon and excellent to eat

Zinfandels Cup Day, Ascot
Glamorous women parading in their elegant gowns and flowery hats, mingle in the Ascot paddock on Zinfandels Cup Day

Edwardian performers in oriental costume, Mid Wales
A group of Edwardian performers in oriental costume, with fans and parasols, probably somewhere in Mid Wales. The most likely production would be The Mikado, by Gilbert and Sullivan

Holidays to Germany, by Cooks and Dean & Dawson
Cover illustration for Holidays to Germany, by Cooks and Dean & Dawson, showing a German street scene, with people sitting at tables outside a cafe

Yokohama - Japan
A Chemists Shop in Yokohama, Japan. Three shoppers have left their umbrellas on the pavement while they partake in a spot of shopping!

La Parisienne en 1912
A variety of fashions on view during the summer week at Auteuil and Longchamp

Prince of Wales investiture, Caernarvon
Investiture of the Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) at Caernarvon. Here he is travelling in an open carriage with his parents, King George V and Queen Mary

India - Benares - Banks of the Ganges River
Benares, India - situated on left bank of the Ganga (Ganges) River. Regarded as holy by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains, and is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world

An Edwardian Scene in the Park
Three elegant, decorative Edwardian ladies with parasols and lovely picture hats, stroll through a park with neatly manicured lawns

Two Victorian Girls
Two good natured Victorian girls, out for a stroll in the countryside with parasols to hand and holding eachother as they go

Procession of the French Admiral - Mersin
The Procession of the French Admiral on the way to the Railway Station at Mersin, Turkey. A large city and a busy port on the Mediterranean coast of southern Turkey

Hanways Umbrella / Iln
Jonas Hanway pioneers the first umbrella in London

Japan / Tokyo / Asakusa
A street scene in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan, showing women with parasols and colourful advertising banners

Embroiderers in Japan
A team of Japanese embroiderers working on decorative parasols

Children and Dog Onbeach
A dog chases after a fine piece of seaweed tugged by a girl across the sand, while her brother runs behind. Note the ladies sheltering beneath their parasols

Fast Colours
Two 1920s ladies wearing boldly coloured and patterned summer dresses, promenading along a sea front. Both are holding fashionable Chinese parasols

Japan Shinto Ceremony
Admiral Togo at a Shinto ceremony in honour of those who died during the war with Russia

Archery at Crystal Pal
Female archers line up during an archery meeting in the grounds of the Crystal Palace, London

Parisienne with Parasol
A Parisienne, walking near the Bois de Boulogne, seems to be using her parasol more as a defence against an unwelcome stranger than as a protection from the sun !

Toilettes de Demi-Saison
Two elegant women wearing the latest fashions from 1915, pose at a harbour side holding parasols

Spring fashions 1915
An elegant pair of women walk through a park in their new spring dresses, carrying matching parasols

The Month of August
Two women wearing the latest summer fashions and carrying parasols, go for a stroll on the beach

Two Elegant Women 1900
A lady in a green pleated dress holding a lacy parasol with her companion who wears a dress with a bold blue design; a big wheel is in the background

Eastbourne / Beach C1905
Eastbourne, Sussex: Royal Parade and Beach

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"Sheltered in Style: Parasols Add a Touch of Elegance to Beaches Worldwide" From the sunny shores of Longboat Key, Sarasota, Florida, to the vibrant boardwalks of Atlantic City, New Jersey, and even along the picturesque beaches at Cattolica on Italy's Adriatic coast - they have become an iconic symbol of relaxation and sophistication. Inspired by Georges-Pierre Seurat's masterpiece "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, " these colorful umbrellas dotting the sandy beach create a mesmerizing scene reminiscent of an artist's palette. Just like the rolling chairs found along Atlantic City's boardwalk, parasols offer both shade from the scorching sun and a stylish way to enjoy leisurely strolls by the water. Even our furry friends know how delightful it is to lounge under a parasol. Lhasa Apso and Shih Tzu puppies find solace beneath its protective canopy as they bask in their adorable innocence. And just as Japanese peach blossoms bloom delicately under nature's own parasol during springtime, these umbrellas provide respite from life's heat while celebrating beauty. Throughout history, they have played diverse roles across continents. They witnessed British troops entering Singapore with their elegant presence; they shaded fashionable ladies in Quebec City during summer afternoons; they accompanied residents of Izmir (Smyrna) - Torbali on their coastal adventures. Dating back to 1810, tiny parasols showcased intricate craftsmanship that captivated hearts with their delicate charm. And who can forget those timeless images captured along Brighton Promenade in 1908? they were not only practical but also served as fashion statements for women seeking seaside elegance. Even sports events like Wimbledon had spectators shielding themselves from intense rays with trusty parasols during thrilling semi-finals in '81. These versatile accessories truly transcend borders and eras.