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Dress

Dress
(c. 1836)

Medium
cotton, metal

Measurements
128.0 cm (centre back) 31.5 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

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Artwork Details

Accession Number
D77-1977

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest

Physical description
A full-length dress made from opaque, lightweight fine cotton printed with blue stripes and a geometric floral design. The dress has a tight fitting slightly high waisted bodice, voluminous sleeves, and a long gathered skirt.