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Dress

UNKNOWN, Australia
Dress
 1917-1919

Medium
cotton

Measurements
134.0 cm (centre back) 44.0 cm (waist, flat)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr Peter Rand, 1978

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Australia

Accession Number
D1-1978

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Summer dress of white voile with attached over bodice and ¾ length sleeves. The bodice is embroidered with a white rose design. It is also finely pintucked and has lace insertions. The lower edge of the overskirt has a scalloped hem and is embroidered in a white floral design.

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