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Umbrellas

By Mikelarakis

  • Wood and oilcloth models

    Wood and oilcloth models
    It was invented by Greeks and Romans in the 1700s. It was invented in Grecia and Roma. In the 1700s it became popular to carry wood and oilcloth models as protection from the rain.

  • Hanways

    Hanways
    It was invented by Jonah Hanway. It was invented in 1750 in England. Only women carried umbrellas. By the late 1700s however, it became more acceptable for men to carry "hanways."

  • Steel ribbed kind umbrella

    Steel ribbed kind umbrella
    It was invented by Samuel Fox in 1852. We use them on the beach, while playing golf, and on our patios and decks.