Brown Burgundy Ruffled Parasol with Wooden Handle

Wartime / Utility Fashion · 1940s · American

A burgundy-brown parasol featuring a wooden handle and canopy constructed from synthetic fiber. The parasol displays a distinctive ruffled edge treatment with gathered fabric creating a decorative border around the entire circumference. The canopy appears to be made from a lightweight synthetic material, likely rayon or early nylon, reflecting wartime material restrictions when silk became unavailable for civilian use. The wooden handle shows simple, utilitarian construction typical of 1940s accessories. The ruffled trim demonstrates continued attention to feminine detail despite wartime austerity, with the gathered fabric creating texture and visual interest while using minimal additional material.