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Head piece

Head piece
 (c. 1869)

Medium
silk, artificial berries, metallic thread, metal wire frame
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased through The Art Foundation of Victoria with the assistance of David Syme & Co. Limited, Fellow, 1977
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
silk, artificial berries, metallic thread, metal wire frame
Measurements
9.0 × 17.0 × 22.0 cm
Place/s of Execution
England
Inscription
none
Accession Number
D89-1977
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased through The Art Foundation of Victoria with the assistance of David Syme & Co. Limited, Fellow, 1977
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Grey silk and gauze head piece trimmed with red and black berries and blonde lace.

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