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Evening dress

Evening dress
 (c. 1934-1935)

Medium
synthetic fibre (crepe)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Dominique Sirop, 2018
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
synthetic fibre (crepe)
Measurements
126.0 cm (centre back) 30.0 cm (waist, flat)
Accession Number
2017.1361
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Dominique Sirop, 2018
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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