Pillowcase

Pillowcase
 (c. 1930)

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
cotton, silk, shell
Measurements
38.0 × 47.0 cm
Accession Number
D23-1976
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Miss July Khaja, 1976
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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