Toque

Toque
 (1890-1893)

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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