Nightdress
(c. 1935)
Medium
rayon
Measurements
144.0 cm (centre back) --- cm (waist, flat)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr Rex D. Jones and Mrs I. D. Gowan, 1977
Gallery location
Not on display
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Cards
PLAIN JANE, Melbourne (fashion house); Gavin BROWN (designer)
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Cahill Expressway
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Cabinet
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Necklace
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Jacket
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