Early 20th Century Ruffled Maroon Silk Parasol victor The sleek chrome-plated frames arch

The sleek chrome-plated frames arch gracefully from backrest to floor

75" W x 23

The neck features light ornamentation and some open-work leading up to the shade

this example bridges decorative art with the ritual of smoking culture

Early 20th Century Ruffled Maroon Silk Parasol victor The sleek chrome-plated frames archc. 1920s; (likely) Paragon Frame Co. New York, NY Ruffled maroon silk parasol with curved wood handle and nickel plated Paragon type frame. This early 20th century parasol features a deep maroon silk canopy detailed with concentric rings of pleated ruffles, giving it both volume and elegance. A gilt brass finial anchors the top, while the steel rib system provides strength and balance. The handle is finished in lacquered black wood, and a surviving