Umbrellas evolution

Began to carry

1600

The Began to carry was invented by European women in 1600s. It was invented is Europe. Mostly as shade from the sun, and protection from the rain.

Carry an umbrella for everywhere

1750

The Carry an umbrella for everywhere was invented by Jonah Hanway in 1750. It was invented in U.K. Only women carried umbrellas. Because of this, he became the subject of much ridicule, but at least he was dry.

Steel ribbed kind

1852

The Steel ribbed kind was invented by Samuel Fox in 1852. We now have umbrellas for the rain and sun. We use them on the beach, while playing golf, and on our patios and decks.