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Dolman

(ENGLAND)
Dolman
 (1880s)

Medium
silk (velvet, ribbons), metal (fastenings)

Measurements
69.0 cm (centre back) 55.0 cm (sleeve length)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs F. B. Harris, 1963

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
(England)

Inscription
none

Accession Number
525-D5

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Orange-brown plush velvet dolman with decorative frayed ribbon trimming at neckline and box pleated trimming at cuffs and hem. Brown silk ribbons also trail from neckline and cuffs.

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