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Evening coat

Evening coat
 (c. 1920)

Medium
silk (satin), glass (beads), metallic thread, feathers
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
silk (satin), glass (beads), metallic thread, feathers
Measurements
141.0 cm (centre back) 71.5 cm (sleeve length)
Place/s of Execution
(France)
Accession Number
2015.590
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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