Chose the word “parasol” with and without the hashtag. Expected to find pictures of pretty parasols and Mary Poppins. I also expected to find lovely paintings by renowned artists like Goya and Monet. But I also found art for novels that look like they might be interesting reads, a tourist attraction in Seville, Spain, and an unusual moment in the history of the Olympics.
The parasols that we wee today date all the way back to ancient Assyria.
Great information link: History of Parasol – Who invented Parasol?
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In this relief, king Tiglath-Pileser III (744-727 BCE) rides in his chariot, while an eunuch holds a protective parasol (seen as a royal symbol in Assyrian art). The king raises his hand as if in a gesture of triumph#assyria #assyrian #royal #king #victory #history #art #horses pic.twitter.com/yqQFSnOJfj
— Ninos Joseph Jack Audi (@ninosjosephaudi) July 30, 2018
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Custom swarovski crystal hand painted parasol #Swarovski #parasol #brides #custom #etsy #crystal #butterfly #bling pic.twitter.com/nEf18IPPR9
— jaclyn johnson (@crystalreighn) April 10, 2015
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Collection of hand-made pathein parasols on display, Nyaung-U, Bagan. Made from cotton and bamboo, painted and lacquered to provide a waterproof coating.#myanmar #parasol #visitasia #parasol #pathein #bagan #vivid
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.#ngtuk #liveforthestory #stayandwander #traveldeeper… pic.twitter.com/tJaqrdR2d2— TravelSnapper (@travelsnapper) March 4, 2019
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There are many pictures that you cannot ignore when you visit the Prado Museum. One of our favorites is "The Parasol" by Goya. The light games caused by the umbrella are spectacular but Can you take your eyes off the girl's eyes? #parasol #guíaoficial #masterpieces #officialguide pic.twitter.com/kJyUMvFBIm
— MadridGuidedTours (@GuidedMadrid) January 13, 2020
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Woman with a Parasol – Madame #Monet and Her Son painted by Claude Monet 1875 showing how recoloring her #dress and #parasol improves the painting considerably.#claudemonet #famouspainting #art #artist #drawing #love #photography #artwork #photo pic.twitter.com/4i6domcack
— Deep Crypter (@DeepCrypter2) June 23, 2019
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https://twitter.com/GardeningGent/status/1146307448367669248
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This pretty pink and white #parasol along with her black parasol that helped her fly made #JulieAndrews #iconic. #entertainmenthistory #fashionhistory – #femalecelebrities #MemoryMonday #movies https://t.co/hNzlkjKwd4
— Treathyl Fox (aka cmoneyspinner) ~ #Freelancer (@cmoneyspinner) February 11, 2020
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2020-20-20 drawing 009 of 366. Sherwoods ethereal muse, M.Parasol from my graphic novel Proxima Centauri available from @imagecomics . I’m auctioning off this drawing on Instagram. Check it there for details.#artauction #proximacentauri #watercolor #gouache #comicbooks #parasol pic.twitter.com/RYy1lmOhHr
— Farel Dal (@fareldalrymple) January 9, 2020
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Ivy Hisselpenny from "The Parasol Protectorate" novels, by @gailcarriger
My favorite books in the world since I discovered them! <3 pic.twitter.com/gRRWMxym1D— ⭕️ Lyssandre (@LysButler) March 17, 2017
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Metropol Parasol viewing platform, Seville, Spain.
Photograph with paint effects -> Photoart
Shop: https://t.co/f5VTjYp9r2#seville #sevilla #parasol #city #cityscape #monochrome #photography #photoart #wallart #interiordecor #interiordecoration #giftidea #framedprint pic.twitter.com/lXzKyHcsbS— Philip Preston (@PPrestonPhoto) November 19, 2019
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Tokyo government criticized for proposed “hat parasol” to combat heat during 2020 Summer Olympics https://t.co/rEY9E2JCnP pic.twitter.com/JJz8jyMvmj
— Trevor & Lilly (@TravConsult) May 30, 2019
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