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Bra
 (c. 1928)

Medium
rayon (artificial silk), metal
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr Rex D. Jones and Mrs I. D. Gowan, 1977
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
rayon (artificial silk), metal
Measurements
29.0 × 36.5 cm
Accession Number
D176-1977
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr Rex D. Jones and Mrs I. D. Gowan, 1977
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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