Brolliology Brolliology A History of the Umbrella in Life and Literature Marion Rankine Melville House2017Hardback190pp Illustrated185x132mm 9781911545071 Product Code: 508290 Details Once a mark of royalty designed to shield pharaohs from the sun, umbrellas have also been used to signal class distinctions and as status symbols, tal... DetailsBackDetailsOnce a mark of royalty designed to shield pharaohs from the sun, umbrellas have also been used to signal class distinctions and as status symbols, talismans and defensive weapons. This illustrated volume explores their history and cultural significance, and examines their treatment in literature, art and film, including 120 appearances in the works of Dickens. Read MoreRead Less publ £12.99now £3.99 Qty Qty123 Add to Basket CategoriesBack by Popular DemandGift IdeasSocial StudiesCultural StudiesTagsHistory: specific events & topicsLiterature & literary studies