Petticoat
1870
Medium
cotton
Measurements
91.0 cm (centre back) 27.0 cm (waist, flat)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Miss Bell, 1973
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Inscription
centre back beside buttonhole, embroidered initial in cream: C J M
inside centre front yoke, inscribed in pencil: CJM
Accession Number
D248-1973
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
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