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Description: | This Umbrella is said to have belonged to Robert Burns but like many of the relics attributed to the poet this is thought unlikely to be the case. The umbrella was only introduced into use in London in the 1780's and did not become popular until the mid 19th century.
It is a measure of the popularity which was engendered by the poet particularly towards the end of the 19th century that so many Burns relics appeared and that there was such a ready market for their distribution. Often, as is the case with this umbrella, an American source has uncovered the historical item.
Umbrella with ivory handle at the end of a wooden shaft, and ivory tips to the wooden spokes. It has faded black and beige banded silk covering material. | License: | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0 | Publisher: | Burns Monument Trust | Source: | Burns Scotland | Identifier: | Umbrella - said to have belonged to Robe | Go to resource |
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