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PETTICOAT BORDER

PETTICOAT BORDER
 c. 1870

Medium
Broad band of Broderie anglais from lower border of petticoat

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs Murdoch, 1962

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Accession Number
383-D5

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

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