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LENGTH OF SILK

LENGTH OF SILK
 19th century

Medium
Blue ribbed ground, bamboo & blossom, pink double border at ends
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Miss Emma de Long Mills, 1962
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
Blue ribbed ground, bamboo & blossom, pink double border at ends
Measurements
Approx. 7 yards
Accession Number
400-D5
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Miss Emma de Long Mills, 1962
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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