Evening gown
(c. 1805)
Medium
cotton (muslin), glass (beads), metal (thread)
Measurements
(a) 128.0 cm (centre back) 22.0 cm (sleeve length) (gown)
(b) 44.0 × 214.0 cm (veil)
Credit Line
Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gift Program, 2025
Gallery location
19th Century European Paintings Gallery
Level 2, NGV International
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