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Christening robe and cape

ENGLAND
Christening robe and cape
 (19th century)

Medium
wool, linen (lining)

Measurements
(a) 41.5 cm (centre back), 155.4 cm (hem circumference)
(b) 60.6 cm (centre back), 37.7 cm (waist, flat) (robe)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mary A. Moyle, 1958

Reproduction requests

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Cornwall, England

Accession Number
85.a-b-D5

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

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