In the middle of the 19th century, Samuel Fox patented the Paragon model, which had a light but strong steel frame. Lighter fabrics such as silk, cotton, and wax - glazed linen replaced the old bulky covers.
19. sajandi keskel patenteeris Samuel Fox päevavarjumudeli, millel oli kerge, ent tugev metallraamistik, lisaks hakkasid endisi raskepäraseid riidematerjale asendama kergemad materjalid, nagu siid, puuvill ja linane vahariie.