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LENGTH OF SILK GAUZE

LENGTH OF SILK GAUZE
 19th century

Medium
Cream gauze with medallions, decorated with 3 figures in landscape, top border, 2 gold dragons
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
Cream gauze with medallions, decorated with 3 figures in landscape, top border, 2 gold dragons
Measurements
Approx. 4 yards
Accession Number
401-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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