Parasol Archives - Edinburgh University Press Blog

Fashion plate depicting two women with parasols against a backdrop of roses and trees. The woman on the left is seated on a garden bench and holding an opened lilac parasol, displaying its white lining. The woman on the right is standing beside her and holding a closed blue parasol.

More Than Just Shade: 3 Surprising Stories About the 19th-Century Parasol

Elena Vanden Abeele investigates the functions, symbols and hidden meanings behind the parsol in the 19th century.

Edinburgh University Press
September 16, 2025