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Unknown, Australia (maker)
Mantle (c. 1900)
silk, linen, glass (beads), metal (hook and eye)
62.5 cm (centre back) 293.0 cm (hem, circumference)
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Peg Burchett, 2011
Photo: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
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Mantle
(c. 1900)
Medium
silk, linen, glass (beads), metal (hook and eye)
Measurements
62.5 cm (centre back) 293.0 cm (hem, circumference)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Peg Burchett, 2011
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Australia
Accession Number
2011.407
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Physical description
Black silk satin mantle featuring velvet floral details outlined with glass beading. Mantle features a single layer of lace trim down the centre front, and a double layer around hem with a top layer of chenille fringing over the lace. Fastens at centre front with silk tassels and two hooks and eyes. Fully lined with black silk with scalloped edging.