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Umbrella Collection

"From Scuba Divers to Strolling Along the Seashore: The Versatility of Umbrellas" Umbrellas have long been a symbol of protection and style

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Elizabeth Taylor with Richard Burton - July 1963

Elizabeth Taylor with Richard Burton - July 1963

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Scuba Diver with an Umbrella

Scuba Diver with an Umbrella
Picture dated 1949 of scuba diver with an umbrella. In 1943, Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau invents, with Emile Gagnan, the first commercially successful open circuit type of Scuba diving equipment

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Dawn Beach, St. Martin (St. Maarten), Netherlands Antilles, West Indies

Dawn Beach, St. Martin (St. Maarten), Netherlands Antilles, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageUmbrella Collection: View over Lindos town, Rhodes, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

View over Lindos town, Rhodes, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Background imageUmbrella Collection: The Last of England, 1855. Artist: Ford Madox Brown

The Last of England, 1855. Artist: Ford Madox Brown
The Last of England, 1855. From World Famous Paintings edited by J Grieg Pirie [W.& G. Foyle Ltd. London, 1938]

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Princess Diana in Berkshire on a stormy day 26th June 1985

Princess Diana in Berkshire on a stormy day 26th June 1985

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Hmong children under umbrella in the monsoon (rainy) season, Sapa, Vietnam, Indochina

Hmong children under umbrella in the monsoon (rainy) season, Sapa, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Africa, Ethiopia, Tana Lake. Celebrating the Timkat holiday

Africa, Ethiopia, Tana Lake. Celebrating the Timkat holiday

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Mrs Lloyd George, David Lloyd George, Winston Churchill and Mr Clarke

Mrs Lloyd George, David Lloyd George, Winston Churchill and Mr Clarke
Mrs Lloyd George (L), Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd George (2nd L), the President of the Board of Trade Winston Churchill (2nd R), and Lloyd-Georges private secretary

Background imageUmbrella Collection: HASSAM: AVENUE IN THE RAIN. The Avenue in the Rain. Oil on canvas by Childe Hassam, 1917

HASSAM: AVENUE IN THE RAIN. The Avenue in the Rain. Oil on canvas by Childe Hassam, 1917

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Arashi Beach, Aruba, West Indies, Dutch Caribbean, Central America

Arashi Beach, Aruba, West Indies, Dutch Caribbean, Central America

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Remembering Cartier Bresson

Remembering Cartier Bresson
Jose C. Lobato

Background imageUmbrella Collection: The Umbrella, 1883. Artist: Bashkirtseva, Maria Konstantinovna (1860-1884)

The Umbrella, 1883. Artist: Bashkirtseva, Maria Konstantinovna (1860-1884)
The Umbrella, 1883. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Strolling along the Seashore, 1909 (oil on canvas)

Strolling along the Seashore, 1909 (oil on canvas)
XIR218726 Strolling along the Seashore, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923); 205x200 cm; Museo Sorolla, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Promenade au Bord de la Mer; ); Spanish

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Basilica of St. George, Victoria (Rabat), Gozo Island, Malta, Mediterranean, Europe

Basilica of St. George, Victoria (Rabat), Gozo Island, Malta, Mediterranean, Europe

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Hanways Umbrella / Anon

Hanways Umbrella / Anon
JONAS HANWAY Traveller, philanthropist, and umbrella enthusiast

Background imageUmbrella Collection: St Swithin / Dudley / Maxims

St Swithin / Dudley / Maxims
SAINT SWITHIN or SWITHUN Anglo-Saxon ecclesiastic, Bishop of Winchester, associated with a prediction of rain for 40 days

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Paris Street; Rainy Day, 1877. Artist: Gustave Caillebotte

Paris Street; Rainy Day, 1877. Artist: Gustave Caillebotte
Paris Street; Rainy Day, 1877. Found in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago

Background imageUmbrella Collection: The Snowball - Guilty or Not Guilty, from the Pears Annual, Christmas, 1906

The Snowball - Guilty or Not Guilty, from the Pears Annual, Christmas, 1906
BAL9682 The Snowball - Guilty or Not Guilty, from the Pears Annual, Christmas, 1906 by Pittard, H. (19th century); Private Collection; out of copyright

Background imageUmbrella Collection: UK London Oxford Street Shoppers in the rain

UK London Oxford Street Shoppers in the rain

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Piazza Anfiteatro, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Piazza Anfiteatro, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Novice Buddhist monks

Novice Buddhist monks, Doi Kong Mu Temple, Mae Hong Son, northern Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Evening in the Place de la Liberte, Sarlat-la-Caneda, Dordogne, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Evening in the Place de la Liberte, Sarlat-la-Caneda, Dordogne, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Procession for Christian festival of Rameaux, Axoum (Axum) (Aksum), Tigre region

Procession for Christian festival of Rameaux, Axoum (Axum) (Aksum), Tigre region, Ethiopia, Africa

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Advert / Umbrellas / 1930S

Advert / Umbrellas / 1930S
Umbrellas from Parapluie- Revel, Lyons, France - the very best umbrella manufacturer

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Tea at Furlongs

Tea at Furlongs
BAL16186 Tea at Furlongs by Ravilious, Eric (1903-42); Private Collection; English, out of copyright. possible copyright restrictions apply, consult national copyright laws

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Suffragette House that Man Built Policeman

Suffragette House that Man Built Policeman. Policeman has a suffragette in his grip whilst another attempts to bring her umbrella down firmly on his head

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Pilcher boat with umbrella sail

Pilcher boat with umbrella sail

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Jersey Airways Poster

Jersey Airways Poster
Poster, I d prefer Jersey Airways. A cartoon of animals powering and piloting a flying machine above a rough sea, with a Jersey Airways biplane high above them

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Portrait of a geisha holding an ornate umbrella at

Portrait of a geisha holding an ornate umbrella at Fushimi-Inari Taisha shrine, which is lined with hundreds of red torii gates, Kyoto, Kansai region, Honshu, Japan, Asia

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Buddhist monks standing in front of Angkor Wat, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Buddhist monks standing in front of Angkor Wat, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Asia

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Main Town Square, Ypres, Belgium, Europe

Main Town Square, Ypres, Belgium, Europe

Background imageUmbrella Collection: DOG - Lhasa Apso (right) & Shih Tzu puppies lying under a parasol

DOG - Lhasa Apso (right) & Shih Tzu puppies lying under a parasol
JD-18973 DOG - Lhasa Apso (right) & Shih Tzu puppies lying under a parasol John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageUmbrella Collection: La Barrosa beach

La Barrosa beach, Cadiz, Costa de la Luz (Coast of Light), Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Arashi Beach, Aruba, West Indies, Dutch Caribbean, Central America

Arashi Beach, Aruba, West Indies, Dutch Caribbean, Central America

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Ladies by Sea / France / Fem

Ladies by Sea / France / Fem
A dress and coat set designed along the same lines with interesting angular panels and button detailing designed by Chantal

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Umbrellas in Kuanxiangzi Alley, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, Peoples Republic of China

Umbrellas in Kuanxiangzi Alley, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, Peoples Republic of China, Asia

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Teddy Bear (with hidden objects)

Teddy Bear (with hidden objects)

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Returning home

Returning home

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Wedding in the rain

Wedding in the rain
Wedding in the snow, October 1935 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N12125

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Dog - short-haired Chihuahua in studio - sitting under pink umbrella

Dog - short-haired Chihuahua in studio - sitting under pink umbrella
LA-6807 Dog - short-haired Chihuahua in studio - sitting under pink umbrella Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Manneken Pis Postcard Album - Nun and Children

Manneken Pis Postcard Album - Nun and Children
Embarrased nun: " Look to the left my children". The nun leads a group of schoolgirls (one snubbing her nose), holding an umbrella to shield their innocent eyes from the little boy statue

Background imageUmbrella Collection: The astronomers waiting for the eclipse

The astronomers waiting for the eclipse
The eclipse expedition in India to observe the total eclipse of the sun. Mr. Norman Lockyer is shown seated a little to the left beneath the umbrella

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Customs / Saint Swithin s

Customs / Saint Swithin s
According to tradition, if it rains on the 15th of July - St Swithins Day - it will continue to rain for the following 40 days

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Racial / Japan / Women / Snow

Racial / Japan / Women / Snow
Japanese women in the snow, children snowballing in the background

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Dryden / Alt Berlin / 49

Dryden / Alt Berlin / 49
Poster from a Christmas exhibition, Berlin

Background imageUmbrella Collection: View from Ponte Vecchio, Florence (Firenze), UNESCO World Heritage Site

View from Ponte Vecchio, Florence (Firenze), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Beach, Cat Island, The Bahamas, West Indies, Central America

Beach, Cat Island, The Bahamas, West Indies, Central America

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Cafe in the evening

Cafe in the evening, Piazza Duomo, Ortygia, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Boats and waterfront

Boats and waterfront, Positano, Costiera Amalfitana (Amalfi Coast), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Italy, Europe

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Cafe overlooking Glace de Mer glacier, Chamonix, French Alps, Rhone Alpes, France, Europe

Cafe overlooking Glace de Mer glacier, Chamonix, French Alps, Rhone Alpes, France, Europe

Background imageUmbrella Collection: The Markt, Bruges, Belgium

The Markt, Bruges, Belgium

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Tiny Parasol Circa 1810

Tiny Parasol Circa 1810
White muslin dress with high stand collar & single ruff worn with a pale green spencer with collar & lapels, matching boots, a lace cap & a small hat. Her parasol is tiny

Background imageUmbrella Collection: LIGHTNING ROD UMBRELLA. Line engraving, French, 1873

LIGHTNING ROD UMBRELLA. Line engraving, French, 1873

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Duomo (Cathedral), Florence (Firenze), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tuscany

Duomo (Cathedral), Florence (Firenze), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Actress Gail Grainger, who plays Shirley Hughes in the play 'The Man Most Likely to

Actress Gail Grainger, who plays Shirley Hughes in the play "The Man Most Likely to
Actress Gail Grainger, who plays Shirley Hughes in the play " The Man Most Likely to..." at the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool

Background imageUmbrella Collection: 20 yr old Linda Thorson, from Canada is the new Miss Tara King, in the Avengers T. V

20 yr old Linda Thorson, from Canada is the new Miss Tara King, in the Avengers T. V
20 yr old Linda Thorson, from Canada is the new Miss Tara King, in the Avengers T.V. series. October 1967 P009887

Background imageUmbrella Collection: View of the lagoon from Piazzetta San Marco in the rain. The monolithic column topped by a statue

View of the lagoon from Piazzetta San Marco in the rain. The monolithic column topped by a statue of the Lion of St. Mark

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Two Lovers in Snow beneath Umbrella by Suzuki Harunobu

Two Lovers in Snow beneath Umbrella by Suzuki Harunobu
3794015 Two Lovers in Snow beneath Umbrella by Suzuki Harunobu by Harunobu, Suzuki (1725-70); (add.info.: Two Lovers in Snow beneath Umbrella (Crow and Heron), c 1770

Background imageUmbrella Collection: The Frog and the Rat

The Frog and the Rat. circa 1900

Background imageUmbrella Collection: A slap at the Charleys or a Tom & Jerry lark, vide New Poliece Bill

A slap at the Charleys or a Tom & Jerry lark, vide New Poliece Bill
483057 A slap at the Charleys or a Tom & Jerry lark, vide New Poliece Bill, 1829 (hand-coloured etching) by Heath, William (1795-1840); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Diana Moran, keep fit expert, recruited 12 South London commuters at Waterloo Station

Diana Moran, keep fit expert, recruited 12 South London commuters at Waterloo Station on Tuesday, January 11th 1983, to film her first fitness class for BBC Breakfast Time Television Show

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Virginia Wetherell Actress - Jul 1968 arrives at Granada Studios in manchester

Virginia Wetherell Actress - Jul 1968 arrives at Granada Studios in manchester

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Humour rain umbrella St. Swithin 19th century cartoon

Humour rain umbrella St. Swithin 19th century cartoon
This is a cartoon etching by the well-known Victorian social caricaturist / cartoonist George Cruikshank (1792 - 1878), dated November 1st, 1829

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Scene From Last Of The Mohicans

Scene From Last Of The Mohicans
Illustration of a scene from James Fenimore Coopers 1826 novel Last of the Mohicans: a Narrative of 1757 shows two men on horseback in European clothes

Background imageUmbrella Collection: RENOIR: GARDEN, 1875. Woman with a Parasol in a Garden. Oil on canvas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir

RENOIR: GARDEN, 1875. Woman with a Parasol in a Garden. Oil on canvas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, 1875

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Queen Elizabeth II inspecting firefighters

Queen Elizabeth II inspecting firefighters
Visit of Queen Elizabeth II to the Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade, Lambeth

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Guggenheim Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art by Architect Frank Lloyd Wright

Guggenheim Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art by Architect Frank Lloyd Wright on Fifth Avenue in New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Background imageUmbrella Collection: A young Buddhist monk holding a red umbrella walks up the steps in Hsinbyume Pagoda

A young Buddhist monk holding a red umbrella walks up the steps in Hsinbyume Pagoda, Mingun, Mandalay, Myanmar

Background imageUmbrella Collection: LONDON: MODEL, 1951. Fashion model Lisa Fonssagrives at Paddington Station, London, England

LONDON: MODEL, 1951. Fashion model Lisa Fonssagrives at Paddington Station, London, England. Photographed by Toni Frissell, 1951

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Queen Elizabeth II inspecting firefighters, London

Queen Elizabeth II inspecting firefighters, London
Visit of Queen Elizabeth II to the Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade, Lambeth, on 9 June 1977

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Couple under umbrella in the snow (crow and heron)

Couple under umbrella in the snow (crow and heron). Print shows a man and a woman standing in the snow beneath a snow-covered umbrella

Background imageUmbrella Collection: The royal family with baby Princess Elizabeth

The royal family with baby Princess Elizabeth
The King and Queen and Duke and Duchess of York, with little Princess Elizabeth, wave to crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Queen Mary holds an umbrella over the infant. Date: 1927

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Yellow beach umbrella and chairs on pristine beach, Bimini Island, Bahamas

Yellow beach umbrella and chairs on pristine beach, Bimini Island, Bahamas

Background imageUmbrella Collection: The Fishermans Prayer

The Fishermans Prayer
THE FISHERMANs PRAYER Lord suffer me to catch a fish so large that even I in talking of it afterwards shall have no need to lie

Background imageUmbrella Collection: UK, England, London, Trafalgar Square, Nelsons Column

UK, England, London, Trafalgar Square, Nelsons Column

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Portrait of two dancers in traditional Thai classical dance costume

Portrait of two dancers in traditional Thai classical dance costume, smiling and looking at the camera, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Japanese Mother & Child

Japanese Mother & Child
A Japanese mother in a traditional costume carries her baby boy in her back, while holding some flowers and an umbrella

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Samurai with two swords, Japan

Samurai with two swords, Japan
Vintage 19th century photograph - Japan - samurai in a studio setting, with two swords, proably an actor

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Joan Collins and Pauline Collins at TV photocall - November 1980

Joan Collins and Pauline Collins at TV photocall - November 1980

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Actor Christopher Lee well protected from the weather during filming of Ivanhoe for

Actor Christopher Lee well protected from the weather during filming of Ivanhoe for the BBC on location at Alnwick Castle, Northumberland on 12th September 1996

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Restaurant by ocean, Oia, Santorini, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Restaurant by ocean, Oia, Santorini, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Linden Gardens, Notting Hill Gate, London - Christmas Card

Linden Gardens, Notting Hill Gate, London - Christmas Card
The gated entrance to Linden Gardens at the junction of High Street Notting Hill Gate, London - Christmas and New Years Greetings Postcard

Background imageUmbrella Collection: Wet Evening, Oxford Street, 1919. Artist: CRW Nevinson

Wet Evening, Oxford Street, 1919. Artist: CRW Nevinson
Wet Evening, Oxford Street, 1919. From Modern Woodcuts and Lithographs by British and French Artists, by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, Paris, New York, 1919]




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"From Scuba Divers to Strolling Along the Seashore: The Versatility of Umbrellas" Umbrellas have long been a symbol of protection and style, shielding us from both raindrops and sun rays. Whether it's a scuba diver gracefully swimming with an umbrella in hand or Hmong children seeking shelter during Vietnam's monsoon season, these versatile accessories are found in various corners of the world. In Dudley, England, locals know the importance of umbrellas all too well thanks to the legend of St Swithin. According to folklore, if it rains on St Swithin's Day (July 15th), it will continue for forty days. So you can bet that they are always at the ready in this town. Artists throughout history have also recognized the beauty and significance of umbrellas. Take Childe Hassam's masterpiece "Avenue in the Rain, " where vibrant umbrellas dot a rainy street scene capturing both elegance and functionality. Meanwhile, Maria Konstantinovna Bashkirtseva's painting "The Umbrella" portrays a woman using her umbrella as a shield against life's challenges. Umbrellas even make appearances in historical events like Winston Churchill joining Mrs Lloyd George and David Lloyd George under one large umbrella during political gatherings. And who could forget Gustave Caillebotte's iconic painting "Paris Street; Rainy Day, " where bustling Parisians navigate through wet streets with their trusty companions overhead? But umbrellas aren't just limited to humans; they also provide solace for our furry friends. In Maxims' heartwarming illustration titled "The Snowball - Guilty or Not Guilty, " we see an adorable dog seeking refuge under an umbrella after causing mischief. Traveling across continents brings us to Dawn Beach in St Martin, where tourists soak up breathtaking views while lounging under colorful beach umbrellas.

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