Bodice and belt

Bodice and belt
 (c. 1895)

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
silk, cotton, glass, metal
Measurements
(a) 46.0 cm (centre back) --- cm (waist, flat) (bodice)
(b) 14.0 × 55.5 cm (belt)
Accession Number
D104.a-b-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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