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ROBE
 19th century

Medium
Purple, embroidered with gold
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by East Kew Presbyterian Church, 1962
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
Purple, embroidered with gold
Accession Number
392-D5
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by East Kew Presbyterian Church, 1962
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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