Research the reading’s keyword “handle” in any of the New School’s encyclopedias or databases. Then, gather your interesting findings into a LP post and write a NEW paragraph for Benfey that could be inserted into his essay.
Handles are a power force, without a handle there is no on or off, no grip, no open or close. The umbrella, a human’s protectant from precipitation, the functionality of this object is determined by its ability to transport. For proper transportation the umbrella must collapse and contract, the user must carry the umbrella to and fro. The details, the construction of the handle has the power to present one’s socioeconomic status, “handles with a jewelry look”1, “of muted grey, blue, green or rose”2, from the Women’s Wear Daily, a handle can inhibit a purpose for utility and fashion.
- First, Last, “Jewelry Handles for Umbrellas: Silver Handles”, Women’s Wear Daily; New York, August 1956, 31
- Ibid
Bibliography
- Last, First. “Jewelry Handles for Umbrellas: Silver Handles.”, Women’s Wear Daily; New York, August 1956
