Day dress
(c. 1835)
Medium
cotton
Measurements
127.0 cm (centre back) 28.5 cm (waist, flat)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased through The Art Foundation of Victoria with the assistance of David Syme & Co. Limited, Fellow, 1977
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
(England)
Inscription
none
Accession Number
D63-1977
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Physical description
White cotton dress with high waist and gigot sleeves. The bodice features a centre front seam and darts each side. The dress fastens at centre back with two cotton ties.
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