Nightdress
(1898)
Medium
cotton, silk
Measurements
140.0 cm (centre back) --- cm (waist, flat)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Miss Irene Mitchell, 1975
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
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