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Maternity dress

UNKNOWN, Australia
Maternity dress
 (1875-1880)

Medium
cotton

Measurements
175.0 cm (centre back) 50.0 cm (waist, flat)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Miss Irene Mitchell, 1975

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Australia

Accession Number
D16-1975

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

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Physical description
Maternity dress of white printed pattern of logs in green and brown. Two rows of wide ruching down front and on sleeve cuffs. Fastens center front with thirty-five spherical plum coloured buttons. Adjustable cotton tape casing under bust. Full gathered panel centre back. Waist tie attached at centre back. One patch pocket on right side.

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