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Nightdress

UNKNOWN
Nightdress
 (c. 1885)

Medium
cotton

Measurements
135.5 cm (centre back) 53.0 cm (sleeve length)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs Gwenda L. Davis and Mrs Ena Elder, 1977

Reproduction requests

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Accession Number
D301B-1977

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

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