Toque
(1890-1893)
Medium
cotton, silk, metallic thread, osprey feathers, glass, gilt
Measurements
58.0 cm (circumference) 27.0 cm (height) --- cm (width)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr J. G. H. Sprigg, 1971
Public domain
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Accession Number
D108-1971
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
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