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Mantle

UNKNOWN, Australia
Mantle
 (c. 1896)

Medium
silk, gelatin (sequins), jet (beads)

Measurements
62.0 cm (centre back) 160.0 cm (hem circumference)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Rex D. Jones and Mrs I. D. Gowan, 1977

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Australia

Accession Number
D213-1977

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

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Physical description
Black high neck mantle constructed from two tiers of lace with a middle tier of cream floral pattern on black lace. The yoke is decorated with black sequins and jet embroidery. Two black satin bows at back neck.

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