The Quintessential Victorian: civil war era

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Sunday, August 25, 2013

Emma's World-Parasols!

Ladies in the Victorian and Edwardian eras used parasols to shade their delicate skin and eyes from the harmful rays of the sun.

The following parasols date from the 1860s to the early 20th century.

Parasol: ca. 1845, silk, cotton, metal, semi-precious stones, pearls, ivory. Marking: [label] "Verdier"

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For more pretty parasols visit:

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Emma Victoria Brown

Emma is the main character in the fictional novel Truer Words. She is a strong-willed, independent woman who is not afraid to stand up for what is right. Raised on a wealthy plantation in the Lowcountry of South Carolina during the Victorian era, Emma's life is not as simple as it appears. Her family holds a secret that could cost them their lives if discovered. But for Emma, doing the right thing is worth the risk. Kim Poovey, author and professional storyteller, performs excerpts from the novel as Emma. For more information about booking the performance affiliated with the novel click on the image above or visit http://lavenderlofttales.blogspot.com. Kim can be contacted at lavenderloft@hotmail.com.