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Blouse

UNKNOWN, Australia
Blouse
 (c. 1895)

Medium
cotton

Measurements
69.0 cm (centre back) 63.0 cm (sleeve length)

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

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Australia

Accession Number
D22-1975

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
White cotton blouse with stand-up collar and leg of mutton sleeves with gathered head. The blouse is gathered at the waist and is decorated with inserts of lace. The cuffs fasten with three pearl buttons and loops. Inside cotton tape waistband. Fastening down centre front with 16 hooks and loops and at the collar with 2 hooks and loops.

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