Evening coat
(c. 1920-1930)
Medium
silk (velvet, lining), metallic paint
Measurements
73.0 cm (centre back) 72.0 cm (sleeve length)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gift Program, 2024
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Italy
Inscription
label, left shoulder, inscribed in pen and red ink: Lucy Sully Bourdy
Accession Number
2024.1047
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
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