Parasol Collection (page 8)

Queen Elizabeth II pictured during the Royal tour of Canada. June 1959

A picture from a series of humurous novelty images taken by Sunday People photographer Dennis Hutchinson - Shades of little and large on a scorching hot beach in Greece. Circa: 1985

Cybill Shepherd the actor filming "the lady vanishes"
Cybill Shepherd the actor filming " the lady vanishes" Ocotber 1978 Dbase msi

American singer and actress Eartha Kitt dressed up for her role in the English play The High Bid. 13th October 1970

Parasol, American, ca. 1870. Creator: Stern Brothers
Parasol, American, ca. 1870

Parasol, American, 1880-90. Creator: Unknown
Parasol, American, 1880-90

Woman with a Parasol - Madame Monet and Her Son, 1875. Creator: Claude Monet
Woman with a Parasol - Madame Monet and Her Son, 1875

Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Konoshita Tokichi, Nakamura Daikichi as His Wife, and Iwai Hanshiro V as Masago in the Play Yakko Yakko Edo no Hanayari, ca. 1819

Elizabeth, Duchess of York attempts to knock down a coconut
Elizabeth, Duchess of York (1900-2002) (later Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) attempts to knock down a coconut at the coconut shies at the Fresh Air Fund annual outing in Epping Forest

Porthcurno Beach, Cornwall, August 1928
A GWR Publicity view of Porthcurno Beach, near Lands End in Cornwall, August 1928. A holidaymaker is sitting on the rocks holding a parasol and another is wearing a swimming costume

Woman Walking in the Snow, 1840s-early 1850s. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Woman Walking in the Snow, 1840s-early 1850s

Studies of people, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Studies of people, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Roman Catholic Tamil man, Sinhalese man, Muslim man. Tscheddy Mam (Tamile) (Romische Katholik), Singhalese, Mohamedaner

Tamil boy, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Tamil boy, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Portrait of a boy with a large leaf. Jupen [?], Tamilen Junge in Kandy. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Eastbourne Ladies
circa 1890: A group of ladies with parasols sitting on the sea front at Eastbourne, a holiday resort in East Sussex. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Two Women with parasols
Interesting reverse silhouette card from The Netherlands - this card set within a decorative border showing two identical women with parasols greeting each other. Date: circa 1910s

The Essence of Britain - A small Afternoon Tea Stall Date: circa 1909

A Shower in the Woods, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
A Shower in the Woods, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

Italy, Sestri Ponente, Santuario di Nostra Signora del Gazzo
Italy - Sestri Ponente and inset view of Santuario di Nostra Signora del Gazzo (Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy) Date: 1898

Three Women outside by Katsukawa Shuncho (fl. 1783 to circa 1795) - they are wearing mostly pink outfits, one has a parasol, the other two have fans. Date: late 18th century

Chapel Rock, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Around 1900
A party of several people and children enjoying a picnic on the beach at Chapel Rock. Photographer: William Thomas

Trewithen House, Probus, Cornwall. 27th July 1905
A view of the main facade of Trewithen House with a band on the lawn, who have paused for a break. The occasion is possibly a garden party with ladies and gentlemen listening

The Begum of Bhopal escorts the Prince of Wales to the Durbar Hall, India, 1921
The begum of Bhopal escorts the Prince of Wales to the Durbar Hall, India, 1921. The future King Edward VIII on a royal visit to India

Gidaki Beach, Ithaca Island, Ionian Islands, Greek Islands, Greece

Rockly Beach, Barbados, Caribbean

Brauhaus am Lohberg brewery, Wismar, UNESCO, Nordwestmecklenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Birds and a parasol, on a sandbank in the Indian Ocean, Baa Atoll, Maldives

A romantic picnic for two on a deserted sandbank in the Indian Ocean, Baa Atoll, Maldives

Swimming pool and parasols framed by palm trees on white sand of tropical beach from above, Antigua, Caribbean, West Indies

Luxury resort with swimming pool and beach umbrellas on palm fringed beach from above, Antigua, Caribbean, West Indies

Beach loungers and parasols at Matala beach at dawn, Crete, Greece

Yellow Hotel Brighton with parasols, UNESCO, Paseo Atkinson, Cerro Alegre, Valparaiso, Valparaiso Province, Valparaiso Region, Chile

Manduria, San Pietro In Bevagna, Salento, Apulia, Italy. The Chidro beach

Praia da Carvoeiro, Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal

Beach umbrellas at Nissi Beach, Ayia Napa, Famagusta District, Cyprus

Beach umbrellas on sand washed by waves of turquoise sea from above, Vieste, Foggia province, Gargano, Apulia, Italy

Rows of striped multi colored beach umbrellas and its shadows from above, Vieste, Foggia province, Gargano, Apulia, Italy

Aerial view of rice mills along Meghna river, Narayanganj, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Aerial view of farmers working on rice field draining and drying rice at sunlight, Narayanganj, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Thailand, Lamphun, Wat Phrathat Haripunchai Woramahawihan, temple at dusk

The beach at the resort of Kovalam in Kerala, India

Idyllic tropical Turners beach with white sand, turquoise ocean water, Antigua island in Caribbean

Darkwood Beach, Half Hyde Bay, Antigua

Motion blurred spinning traditional purple Japanese parasol or umbrella with a bamboo handle, Tokyo, Japan

Japan, Kyoto, Higashiyama, Japanese Red Umbrella

Tropical beach, Key West, Florida, USA

Beach with sunshade, Praia da Cordama, Costa Vicentina, Algarve, Portugal

Beach chairs and shade umbrella on Puka Shell Beach, Boracay Island, Aklan Province, Western Visayas, Philippines

Shade umbrellas on Puka Shell Beach at sunset, Boracay Island, Aklan Province, Western Visayas, Philippines

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"Sheltered in Style: The Timeless Elegance of the Parasol" From William Heath Robinson's whimsical "Ultra-Marine" to Georges Seurat's iconic "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, " the parasol has long been a symbol of grace and sophistication. Whether strolling along the sun-kissed beaches of Clearwater, Florida or Dawn Beach in St. Martin, this fashionable accessory adds a touch of glamour to any seaside escape. Dating back to 1920s advertisements by Elspeth Phelps, where women were portrayed as effortlessly chic with their parasols in hand, this timeless accessory continues to captivate us today. Its delicate charm is beautifully captured in John Singer Sargent's masterpiece "Lady with Parasol, " exuding an air of refinement and poise. Inspired by Claude Monet's enchanting "Lady in the Garden, " we are reminded that even amidst nature's beauty, a they are elevate one's allure. From leisurely walks along San Antonio Riverwalk to basking under the Sicilian sun at Cefalu beach, these images transport us into a world where elegance meets practicality. As seen in Georges-Pierre Seurat's study for "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, " every stroke reveals meticulous attention to detail - just like choosing the perfect parasol. With its vibrant colors and intricate patterns, it becomes more than just protection from harsh rays; it becomes an extension of our personal style. Whether seeking respite from scorching summers or simply adding flair to our everyday lives, let us celebrate the enduring appeal of the parasol. A true testament to fashion through time and cultures worldwide – from Europe to America – it remains an essential companion for those who appreciate both beauty and function under sunny skies.