Ambrela

Europe

1600

It wasn't until the 1600s that European women began to carry umbrellas, mostly as shade from the sun. Sometime in the 1700s it became popular to carry wood and oilcloth models as protection from the rain.

Englis

1750

In 1750, an Englishman named Jonah Hanway decided to carry an umbrella everywhere he went. This was unheard of. Only women carried umbrellas. Because of this, he became the subject of much ridicule, but at least he was dry. Ignoring the snickers of those around him, Hanway carried his umbrella for 30 years. By the late 1700s however, it became more acceptable for men to carry "hanways."

Now adays

1852

In 1852, Samuel Fox invented the steel ribbed kind that we see today. Since then, they have evolved. We now have umbrellas for the rain and sun. We use them on the beach, while playing golf, and on our patios and decks.