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Skirt

(ENGLAND)
Skirt
 (late 19th century)

Medium
silk

Measurements
102.0 cm (centre back) 31.5 cm (waist, flat)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs E. Kiddier, 1962

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
(England)

Accession Number
406-D5

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Black silk skirt with two vertical decorative beaded bands at each side front. Decorative beaded braid interspersed with lace motifs at hem.

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