2007-01-11 09:42:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
The basic umbrella was invented over four thousand years ago. We have seen evidence of umbrellas in the ancient art and artifacts of Egypt, Assyria, Greece, and China.
These ancient umbrellas or parasols, were first designed to provide shade from the sun. The Chinese were the first to waterproof their umbrellas for use as rain protection. They waxed and lacquered their paper parasols in order to use them for rain.
2007-01-11 09:54:29 · answer #1 · answered by A Lady Dragon 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Monsieur Chamberlain who invented it of course was the first one to use it. On top of the umbrella he also put a vertical rod to catch lightnings. When the umbrella was close he could use it as a walking cane. He was French
Salut.
2007-01-13 19:25:33 · answer #2 · answered by Nicolette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first civilisation known to use a form of umbrella were the chinese
2007-01-14 13:02:15 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The chinese. Later adopted by the british.
2007-01-12 05:51:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Chinese
2007-01-11 17:46:01 · answer #5 · answered by ANF 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the sugar people of south america
2007-01-11 17:45:51 · answer #6 · answered by mountie218 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
mary poppins
2007-01-11 17:50:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think it was Mary Poppins
2007-01-11 17:49:35 · answer #8 · answered by outofmymind 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Roger did. when it was raining.
2007-01-11 17:46:16 · answer #9 · answered by Carlos Fong 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
chinese people
2007-01-12 03:03:57 · answer #10 · answered by tara tara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋