'Barrier Reef' umbrella by Ken Done design for Oroton
Object No. 91/1349
Umbrella, 'Barrier Reef' design, plastic / nylon / metal, designed by Ken Done, made by Oroton, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1980-1990
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Summary
Physical Description
Umbrella, 'Barrier Reef' design, plastic / nylon, designed by Ken Done, made by Oroton, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1980-1990. An umbrella with a nylon canopy featuring a 'Barrier Reef' print designed by Ken Done. The design is predominantly in blue, aqua, yellow, pink and black and features stylised fish and shells. There is a border around the edge of the canopy. The border is yellow with a pink stripe containing spots of aqua and blue. A nylon strap with a metal press stud secures the canopy closed when the umbrella is not in use.The umbrella has a chromed metal frame with a push button release system. There is a blue plastic handle at one end of the frame and a blue plastic spoke at the opposite end.
DIMENSIONS
Width
305 mm
PRODUCTION
Notes
The umbrella was designed by Ken Done in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and made by Oroton between 1980 and 1990.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of Done Art And Design, 1991
Acquisition Date
19 November 1991
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