A fine southern lady will be ready to take a stroll down memory lane with a beautiful lace parasol!

A Civil War Era parasol was a bit of a status symbol indicating that a woman was not just a commoner who instead would wear the less fashionable bonnet that had become a thing of the past, but a fashionable lady of position in society.  Any self-respecting lady would carry a parasol to maintain her fair skin, unlike that of a working woman.






White Ruffle Lace Parasol. This beautiful lace parasol measures 27.5” in diameter and is accented with white lace ruffles giving it a more elegant look.    Customers who have purchased this parasol rated it with 4 and 5 Star Ratings.








White Lace Parasol

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Black Lace Parasol

A lovely accessory that will complement any 1860’s era ensemble! When we reviewed this item, the white parasol was rated with a 4 Star Rating and the black parasol earned the highest possible 5 Star Rating.  We might add that a few customers that mentioned the white parasol did not hold up well but most were still pleased with it overall.
























Red & Black Lace Parasol. This parasol features a black  lace design with red lining and is accented with a dainty black lace ruffle.  The perfect accessory for a Civil War Gown!












The parasol was introduced to America in the mid 1700’s from the East Indies and by the middle of the 19th century the popularity of parasols had risen to new heights. Most American women, whether rich or poor owned two parasols, one in black and one in white.

The parasol and the umbrella are not to be confused, as etiquette called for the man to  carry an umbrella for the woman in the rain.  Parasols were dainty and delicate in design and were often used to communicate a lady’s intentions for a certain gentleman by a genteel twirl of her parasol.

A southern lady’s ensemble would not be complete without an elegant wide-brimmed hat or parasol, and women’s gloves and a lace fan were equally important!

Parasols!

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