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Christening robe

(ENGLAND)
Christening robe
 (late 19th century)

Medium
cotton, cotton (thread) (Ayrshire embroidery)

Measurements
106.1 cm (centre back) 24.0 cm (waist, flat)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of an anonymous donor, 1958

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
(England)

Accession Number
84-D5

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

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