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Pinafore

UNKNOWN, Australia
Pinafore
 (c. 1899)

Medium
cotton

Measurements
124.0 × 68.0 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Miss Muriel Betts, 1974

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Australia

Accession Number
D46-1974

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
White and maroon pinafore, printed with repeat floral sprig pattern. Shaped bib with darts decorated with a ruffle around the edge. Cross-over straps at the back are decorated with a double-ruffle. Pinafore fastens at centre back waist with a shell button. Skirt is gathered at the waistband and decorated with a single ruffle around the hemline. One shaped pocket with ruffle edges on skirt.

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