This is absolutely wonderful 😊 I look forward to more videos on parasols. I found you through an Instagram story by Costuming Drama. I'm so glad she recommended you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Just discovered you via @costumingdrama. I haven't really thought about this history behind parasols, but you've got me interested. Can't wait to see more videos!
I had a fascination with umbrellas as a kid, and I had totally forgotten I still do but now as an adult I've matured to antique parasols lol. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Extraness and all the floof! Yaaasss!!! I'd love to learn some history about the parasol makers? Maybe broken down by country and then by prominence, like who was the big mass producer, while who was known for high quality or a certain style/technique? So in love with your videos!!! Thank you so so much!
Oooh this is a good idea. I was planning on talking briefly about manufacturers in my (eventually) upcoming series on dating parasols, but I probably have enough material to devote individual videos on certain makers. Something to keep in mind, for sure! Thank you!
Thank you! I will keep going! The green and black lace one is one I did a couple years ago - a telescopic frame that is part of a number of telescopers I have in my collection.
This was so incredibly helpful! I have a small collection of parasols (40-50 right now) and have been studying for about a year now. Your collection is amazing and you are incredible at restoring them. They look fantastic! I look forward to learning more in future videos.
Thanks! I'm sure you've noticed by now that parasols can be quite addictive.... so don't be surprised in a couple years if you take the number you have right now and double it.... but they're not at all the bad kind of infestation to have in one's house!
I just picked up an old parasol at an auction and your videos are really helping me get familiarized with what I have. It needs work and I believe it falls under your “ok to recover” category, but I would love to see a video of the recovering process in the future! Thank you!
Bravo!!I Love every minute of this video!! I have loved restoring parasols for a long time, and your video taught me so much I didn't know about it's history! I'm a new subscriber and new biggest fan! 😁
This is one of the best channels on UA-cam! I love parasols, but only have one that I believe is from the 1860s, black and a coral-ish silk, nearly completely gone now, either ivory or bone handle, it's beautiful.
Really enjoyed this - not too long at all. I have 2 1980s parasols (my bridesmaids carried them at our wedding) which have really tacky fabric but quite nice (albeit plastic!) handles. Looking forward to your future videos as I intend to recover these in nicer fabric before attempting an historic parasol and I'm sure will need all the tips I can get! Glad your floof is better 😺
Thank you! I always recommend lots and lots of mock-ups if you're starting out, so when things become less scary in the world, get yourself a heap of cotton muslin and cut away!
@@brandonmckinney3880 thanks. I do have quite a lot of muslin (I'm mid way on an 1890s ball gown and all the undergarments plus a new foray into 1930s so lots of mock ups!) and also some old bedsheets so toiles will definitely be on the cards. Have a lovely day.
Thank you for your feedback - the audio side of editing is still a little challenging and I'm learning - I thought I had balanced it decently but based on the feedback I've gotten from people it wasn't balanced enough. Next time will be better, I promise!
Wow, I had no idea there was such diversity in parasol design and construction. I am surprised at the technical details that went into some of them. Talk about extra!
Thanks! I've collected and studied them nearly 15 years and it still surprises me what was out there. I just got a piece today that had a style of rib I have only seen once before and I'm now thinking about tracking down patents! It's a problem, but not a bad one.
It's funny how much terminology makes it into casual usage compared to what doesn't. Finial? Ribs? Yes. Git? NOPE I love catching these glimpses into niche artisan worlds other than my own. New specific terminology, new approaches to technological changes or cultural changes, and then the visual of all of those pretty, pretty parasols. Love this video, thank you for the work you put into it. A slight critique, as you continue to make videos, sometimes the little DING as you pointed out an aspect on the frame was louder than your voice actually giving the name. It might be worth having it be more Blues Clues with "here's a NOUN" followed by the ding. Just a thought, as a viewer. :)
I had a joke about how "Git" was also something you could yell off the porch if you're in the southern US to errant raccoons in the yard, but I figured it would have only made sense to some people! Regarding the ding - this was really the only time I planned on using it - and on reflection it was something I intended to lower its volume before uploading but it escaped me! Thank you for the input - Audio editing is kind of rough going for me but with the help of yours and other comments it will get better!
Before watching this video my opinion and knowledge of Parasols consisted of 'Pretty but useless umbrellas' after watching this video 'I want 20 RIGHT NOW!'......Side notes: I have known for a long time now that Parasols are not umbrellas. Also can we please all agree, that who ever named the different parts of a Parasols, was a bit of a perv? 🤷♀️😏😂 This video is awesome.
They're dangerously addictive, but I love them. Parasol terminology can be a little pervy.... but these names come from period references - but there can be a weird undercurrent with some of these - like the adult parasol fingercrook and everything.
I was arguing with the music a little so I completely see where you're coming from - and it's something I'm going to try and improve on further. Editing is a steep learning curve, and while the visual side I feel more comfortable with - the audio side is always a bit of a challenge! Thank you for your feedback!
I don't know why I'm getting so excited about parasols but this video is amazing, I'm learning so much! Thank you Brandon!
Thank you🌷
Looking forward to more video awesomeness from you!
Very interesting, never realized so many parts were involved!
Gosh, I love this! So interesting, I am glad to have found your little corner of the UA-cam world.
Fascinating, thank you for sharing your encyclopedic knowledge. Eagerly awaiting episode number 3. Well done.
Thank you, dahling. I appreciate your patience with me getting this one together.
This is absolutely wonderful 😊 I look forward to more videos on parasols. I found you through an Instagram story by Costuming Drama. I'm so glad she recommended you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
You are a delight. I’m glad Noelle from Costuming Drama has turned me on to you.
Gobsmacked -parasol- titillated -delight...
Great video! I will be eagerly awaiting the next installment. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Thank you! I hope to have another video in the works by the end of the week!
Just discovered you via @costumingdrama. I haven't really thought about this history behind parasols, but you've got me interested. Can't wait to see more videos!
Amazing.... such a great video! The music you used is just perfect!
Thank you, dahling!
Absolutely wonderful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
What a lovely video. I only have one parasol, and it's modern, but I'd love to get a vintage one now.
THANK YOU for this information! I just got my very first antique parasol from the 1850's I believe, and it's so good to learn more about it!
I had a fascination with umbrellas as a kid, and I had totally forgotten I still do but now as an adult I've matured to antique parasols lol. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Extraness and all the floof! Yaaasss!!! I'd love to learn some history about the parasol makers? Maybe broken down by country and then by prominence, like who was the big mass producer, while who was known for high quality or a certain style/technique? So in love with your videos!!! Thank you so so much!
Oooh this is a good idea. I was planning on talking briefly about manufacturers in my (eventually) upcoming series on dating parasols, but I probably have enough material to devote individual videos on certain makers. Something to keep in mind, for sure! Thank you!
I'm loving your channel already!! Do keep going
Thank you! I will keep going! The green and black lace one is one I did a couple years ago - a telescopic frame that is part of a number of telescopers I have in my collection.
This was so incredibly helpful! I have a small collection of parasols (40-50 right now) and have been studying for about a year now. Your collection is amazing and you are incredible at restoring them. They look fantastic! I look forward to learning more in future videos.
Thanks! I'm sure you've noticed by now that parasols can be quite addictive.... so don't be surprised in a couple years if you take the number you have right now and double it.... but they're not at all the bad kind of infestation to have in one's house!
I just picked up an old parasol at an auction and your videos are really helping me get familiarized with what I have. It needs work and I believe it falls under your “ok to recover” category, but I would love to see a video of the recovering process in the future! Thank you!
Thank you for the work that you put into this video. Very informative.
Bravo!!I Love every minute of this video!! I have loved restoring parasols for a long time, and your video taught me so much I didn't know about it's history! I'm a new subscriber and new biggest fan! 😁
Thank you for making this video! So much great information and you have so many beautiful parasols in your collection!
You are welcome! I enjoy sharing my collection and I'm finding this is a really fun way of doing it!
This is one of the best channels on UA-cam! I love parasols, but only have one that I believe is from the 1860s, black and a coral-ish silk, nearly completely gone now, either ivory or bone handle, it's beautiful.
Aww thank you! That parasol you describe sounds interesting! Black and coral is an unusual combination.
I can absolutely see getting addicted!
I absolutely love your videos! So informative!
Thank you so much for this wonderfully educational video! I am looking forward to your next video with great excitement!♡
Thank you! I just have to figure out what I will do next!
Cool video. Just found you like 45 minutes ago! Do hope there are more.
Really enjoyed this - not too long at all. I have 2 1980s parasols (my bridesmaids carried them at our wedding) which have really tacky fabric but quite nice (albeit plastic!) handles. Looking forward to your future videos as I intend to recover these in nicer fabric before attempting an historic parasol and I'm sure will need all the tips I can get! Glad your floof is better 😺
Thank you! I always recommend lots and lots of mock-ups if you're starting out, so when things become less scary in the world, get yourself a heap of cotton muslin and cut away!
@@brandonmckinney3880 thanks. I do have quite a lot of muslin (I'm mid way on an 1890s ball gown and all the undergarments plus a new foray into 1930s so lots of mock ups!) and also some old bedsheets so toiles will definitely be on the cards. Have a lovely day.
This was excellent, looking forward to more! The background music was loud and made it hard to hear you. Glad your kitty is better.
Forgot to say that it wasn’t too long at all.
Thank you for your feedback - the audio side of editing is still a little challenging and I'm learning - I thought I had balanced it decently but based on the feedback I've gotten from people it wasn't balanced enough. Next time will be better, I promise!
Wow, I had no idea there was such diversity in parasol design and construction. I am surprised at the technical details that went into some of them. Talk about extra!
Thanks! I've collected and studied them nearly 15 years and it still surprises me what was out there. I just got a piece today that had a style of rib I have only seen once before and I'm now thinking about tracking down patents! It's a problem, but not a bad one.
@@brandonmckinney3880 There are definitely worse habits. I imagine your research has led you down some interesting rabbit holes.
This is my kind of niche
Thank you! I rather enjoy this niche and I'm happy to share it!
It's funny how much terminology makes it into casual usage compared to what doesn't. Finial? Ribs? Yes. Git? NOPE I love catching these glimpses into niche artisan worlds other than my own. New specific terminology, new approaches to technological changes or cultural changes, and then the visual of all of those pretty, pretty parasols. Love this video, thank you for the work you put into it. A slight critique, as you continue to make videos, sometimes the little DING as you pointed out an aspect on the frame was louder than your voice actually giving the name. It might be worth having it be more Blues Clues with "here's a NOUN" followed by the ding. Just a thought, as a viewer. :)
I had a joke about how "Git" was also something you could yell off the porch if you're in the southern US to errant raccoons in the yard, but I figured it would have only made sense to some people!
Regarding the ding - this was really the only time I planned on using it - and on reflection it was something I intended to lower its volume before uploading but it escaped me! Thank you for the input - Audio editing is kind of rough going for me but with the help of yours and other comments it will get better!
Before watching this video my opinion and knowledge of Parasols consisted of 'Pretty but useless umbrellas' after watching this video 'I want 20 RIGHT NOW!'......Side notes: I have known for a long time now that Parasols are not umbrellas. Also can we please all agree, that who ever named the different parts of a Parasols, was a bit of a perv? 🤷♀️😏😂 This video is awesome.
They're dangerously addictive, but I love them. Parasol terminology can be a little pervy.... but these names come from period references - but there can be a weird undercurrent with some of these - like the adult parasol fingercrook and everything.
Hello from France. Fascinating video but I have to make a small critic, the music is too loud and covers some of your explanations. Otherwise, love it
I was arguing with the music a little so I completely see where you're coming from - and it's something I'm going to try and improve on further. Editing is a steep learning curve, and while the visual side I feel more comfortable with - the audio side is always a bit of a challenge! Thank you for your feedback!
If nobody tell you where are the point to improve, you can't . Please continue to make really informative video.
Hey I some elp on where to buy parasol 1800 for the one that can flip flat on the back idk the name but it's in vid
Most of the time you find them on eBay and Etsy, really. That's where a great deal of my collection has been bought from.