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Day suit

Day suit
 (c. 1900)

Medium
wool, silk (taffeta), metal, enamel (buttons)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Mrs Krystyna Campbell-Pretty in memory of Mr Harold Campbell-Pretty, 2015
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
wool, silk (taffeta), metal, enamel (buttons)
Measurements
(a) 42.0 cm (centre back) 32.0 cm (waist, flat) (bodice)
(b) 122.0 cm (centre back) 28.0 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
Place/s of Execution
(France)
Accession Number
2015.698.a-b
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Mrs Krystyna Campbell-Pretty in memory of Mr Harold Campbell-Pretty, 2015
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display

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