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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
145.0 cm (centre back) --- cm (waist, flat)
Accession Number
D62-1975
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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