Umbrella Manufactured by Follmer, Clogg & Co., Lancaster
Description
Umbrella, black silk-cotton canopy, metal ribs and shaft, carved J-shape wooden handle finished with dark stain and glossy varnish. Canopy appears to be a black blend of cotton and silk, having no glossy sheen.
Initials "FUMC" printed in white on applied piece of fabric on the underside of the canopy crown, apparently representing the maker, Follmer, Clogg & Co. (FUMC = Follmer, (Clogg) Umbrella Mfg. Co.) of Lancaster.
Bottom of wooden handle is relief-carved with a heart, inside of which are 4 raised diamonds, separating two sets of 3 leaves. Heart is surrounded by vertically carved 'slices' into the wood.
Black cotton-silk tape secures umbrella when closed, using a metal ring at one end and small black button at other end where sewn to bottom of canopy. (Michael Middleton)
Provenance
Donor is niece of former umbrella hand-carver working for Follmer-Clogg (claims donor). John I. Hartman says the company did not have any carvers as actual employees.
Year Range From
1920
Year Range To
1944
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 46
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Storage Container
Box 0382
Object Name
Umbrella
Length (cm)
90.17
Length (ft)
2.9583333333
Length (in)
35.5
Dimension Details
42 inches wide when open
Condition
Good
Condition Date
1998-01-02
Condition Notes
Wear to metal shaft, with paint losses. Shaft tip has wear and corrosion.
