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Toque

Toque
 (1890-1893)

Medium
cotton, silk, metallic thread, osprey feathers, glass, gilt
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
cotton, silk, metallic thread, osprey feathers, glass, gilt
Measurements
58.0 cm (circumference) 27.0 cm (height) --- cm (width)
Accession Number
D108-1971
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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