Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
England
Inscription
none
Accession Number
518-D5
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Physical description
Long slim line, salmon pink satin evening dress with bodice overlayed with chiffon & black net imitating Grecian double peplos. V-shaped decoration of sequins and glass beads at centre front and back.
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Cornelis de VOS
Dress
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