Visiting dress
1897
Medium
cotton, metal, silk, (balleen)
Measurements
(a) 47.0 cm (centre back) 36.0 cm (waist, flat) (bodice)
(b) 106.5 cm (centre back) 28.5 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program, 2019
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
England
Accession Number
2019.508.a-b
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
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