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Evening gown

MARGARET MARKS, London
Evening gown
 (c. 1930)

Medium
synthetic fabric (satin)

Measurements
130.6 cm (centre back) 41.5 cm (waist flat)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs A. Masters, 1972

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
(England)

Inscription
label, right seamline, woven in gold on gold synthetic fabric: Margaret Marks / Knightsbridge / London.

Accession Number
D23-1972

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

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