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Pillowcase

Pillowcase
 (c. 1930)

Medium
cotton, silk, shell
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Miss July Khaja, 1976
Reproduction requests
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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