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Wedding gown

Wedding gown
 1892

Medium
silk (damask, chiffon, taffeta, satin), (lace), metal (hooks, eyes), leather, glass (beads)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr J. G. H. Sprigg, 1971
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
silk (damask, chiffon, taffeta, satin), (lace), metal (hooks, eyes), leather, glass (beads)
Measurements
(a) 211.0 cm (centre back) 62.0 cm (sleeve length)
(b-c) 8.4 × 6.5 × 24.3 cm (each)
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Inscription
(a) label, inside back waist tape, stamped gold on cream silk: Robertson & Moffat / 9 & 11 BOURKE STREET. / Melbourne (crests either side)
Accession Number
D101-1971
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr J. G. H. Sprigg, 1971
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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