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Nightdress

Nightdress
 (1898)

Medium
cotton, silk
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Miss Irene Mitchell, 1975
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
cotton, silk
Measurements
140.0 cm (centre back) --- cm (waist, flat)
Accession Number
D61-1975
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Miss Irene Mitchell, 1975
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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