umbrella

The Umbrella By:Amelia Holland  The umbrella was invented by Chang Li Hua. It was inveted for shade against the sun, but was also waxed and waterproofed to be used in rain. The first umbrella shop was called "James Smith and Sons." The shop opened in 1830.
 * Inventor and Why the Umbrella Was Invented **



 In the beginning the umbrella was made of silk and later paper umbrellas were created. Later, the chinese lacquered and waxed their Chinese umbrellas to repel water, so they could be used in the rain. The frames in most umbrellas were made of bamboo or mulberry bark. It can take more than 80 steps to make an umbrella. The umbrella may seem useless and unimportant, but it takes lots of work to make the umbrella.
 * How the Umbrella Was Invented/How the Umbrella Was Made **

The chinese umbrella was invented more than 4,000 years ago. This was in the ancient China years. The chinese invented many popular items that we still use today. They invented many other things like medicine, icecream, gun powder, the compass, and even fireworks. The chinese were very intelligent inventors. The umbrella was used for shade mostly, until it became waxed and used for rain also. Today in the United States we mostly use it for rain. In China today, it is used like it used to be. The chinese umbrellas are know for their beautiful design and paintings. Umbrellas in both countries can also be a very fashionable addition. Umbrellas commonly match the outfit. The umbrella is made out of oil paper, silk, cotton, and nylon today. The umbrella is still used today, and will be used for many more years.
 * When and Where the Umbrella Was Invented **
 * How the Umbrella Was Used and How it's Used Today **

The umbrella was invented for the woman, but men began to use it when Jonas Hanway, a persian traveller used an umbrella in public for thirty years. English gentlemen refer to their umbrellas as "Hanway." Hanway helped the umbrella's popularity spread to the men. He was a very important person included on the invention of the umbrella.
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