Nursing day dress
(c. 1845)
Medium
roller printed wool, silk, cotton and metal (fastening)
Measurements
163.0 cm (centre back) 34.0 cm (waist,flat)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gift Program, 2025
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
England
Accession Number
2025.583
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
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