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Parasols Collection (#36)

"Sheltered in Style: Parasols Add a Touch of Elegance to Beaches Worldwide" From the sunny shores of Longboat Key, Sarasota, Florida

Background imageParasols Collection: Fungi - Parasols on Penshurst Estate. Habitat - in open woods and pastures

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

Background imageParasols Collection: Zinfandels Cup Day, Ascot

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

Background imageParasols Collection: Edwardian performers in oriental costume, Mid Wales

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

Background imageParasols Collection: Holidays to Germany, by Cooks and Dean & Dawson

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

Background imageParasols Collection: Yokohama - Japan

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!

Background imageParasols Collection: La Parisienne en 1912

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

Background imageParasols Collection: Prince of Wales investiture, Caernarvon

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

Background imageParasols Collection: India - Benares - Banks of the Ganges River

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

Background imageParasols Collection: An Edwardian Scene in the Park

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

Background imageParasols Collection: Two Victorian Girls

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

Background imageParasols Collection: Procession of the French Admiral - Mersin

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

Background imageParasols Collection: Hanways Umbrella / Iln

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

Background imageParasols Collection: Japan / Tokyo / Asakusa

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

Background imageParasols Collection: Embroiderers in Japan

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

Background imageParasols Collection: Children and Dog Onbeach

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

Background imageParasols Collection: Fast Colours

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

Background imageParasols Collection: Japan Shinto Ceremony

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

Background imageParasols Collection: Archery at Crystal Pal

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

Background imageParasols Collection: Parisienne with Parasol

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 !

Background imageParasols Collection: Toilettes de Demi-Saison

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

Background imageParasols Collection: Spring fashions 1915

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

Background imageParasols Collection: The Month of August

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

Background imageParasols Collection: Two Elegant Women 1900

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

Background imageParasols Collection: Eastbourne / Beach C1905

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

Background imageParasols Collection: Eastbourne / Prom 1908

Eastbourne / Prom 1908
Eastbourne, Sussex: The Promenade, Grand Parade

Background imageParasols Collection: Fringed Parasol 1914

Fringed Parasol 1914
A large shallow dome shaped parasol in pale pink with a short fringed border & tassels tied to the shaft

Background imageParasols Collection: Umbrella Arrangement

Umbrella Arrangement
A selection, (or maybe a shower?) of umbrellas and sunshades

Background imageParasols Collection: Scarborough Late 19th C

Scarborough Late 19th C
Scarborough, North Yorkshire: a crowded summertime beach, with umbrellas used as parasols. The Spa building is in the centre, and the Grand Hotel in the right distance

Background imageParasols Collection: Parasols at the beautiful beach in Nosy Iranja, a little island near Nosy Be

Parasols at the beautiful beach in Nosy Iranja, a little island near Nosy Be, Madagascar, Indian Ocean, Africa

Background imageParasols Collection: Compass Point, Nassau, Bahamas, Central America

Compass Point, Nassau, Bahamas, Central America

Background imageParasols Collection: Dolac Market, Zagreb, Croatia, Europe

Dolac Market, Zagreb, Croatia, Europe

Background imageParasols Collection: Mediterranean Sea beach to the north of Hammamet, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Mediterranean Sea beach to the north of Hammamet, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Background imageParasols Collection: Blue umbrellas drying in the sun, Borsang, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Blue umbrellas drying in the sun, Borsang, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageParasols Collection: Parasols on beach, Rethymno, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Parasols on beach, Rethymno, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Background imageParasols Collection: Paseo Nuevo Shopping Mall, Santa Barbara, California, United States of America

Paseo Nuevo Shopping Mall, Santa Barbara, California, United States of America, North America

Background imageParasols Collection: Girls dancing with colourful parasols at the Ethnic Minorities Park, Beijing, China, Asia

Girls dancing with colourful parasols at the Ethnic Minorities Park, Beijing, China, Asia

Background imageParasols Collection: Girls dancing with coourful parasols at the Ethnic Minorities Park, Beijing, China, Asia

Girls dancing with coourful parasols at the Ethnic Minorities Park, Beijing, China, Asia

Background imageParasols Collection: DOG - Lhasa Apso - 12 week old puppy lying under parasol

DOG - Lhasa Apso - 12 week old puppy lying under parasol
JD-18971 DOG - Lhasa Apso - 12 week old puppy lying under parasol John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageParasols Collection: Folding Umbrellas, 1715

Folding Umbrellas, 1715
A French merchant offers umbrellas so small that when folded you can carry one in your pocket !

Background imageParasols Collection: Racial / Japan / Geishas

Racial / Japan / Geishas
A group of geisha in their traditional dress with ornamental parasols

Background imageParasols Collection: Oranges / Cries of London

Oranges / Cries of London
Oranges, fine oranges

Background imageParasols Collection: Keats / Grave / Memorial

Keats / Grave / Memorial
JOHN KEATS Unveiling the memorial tablet to the English poet at the Protestant Cemetery in Rome

Background imageParasols Collection: Belvedere House / Kent

Belvedere House / Kent
Belvedere House, Kent: the seat of Sir Sampson Gideon

Background imageParasols Collection: Racial / Japan / Women 19C

Racial / Japan / Women 19C
Five Japanese women in traditional costume, three of which hold flat circular parasols of varying sizes

Background imageParasols Collection: Uses for Umbrella

Uses for Umbrella
and another use for your umbrella... (the dog approves her action enthusiastically)

Background imageParasols Collection: Parasols for 1924

Parasols for 1924
A selection of parasols




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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.