Evening dress
(c. 1925)
Medium
silk, metallic thread, glass beads, imitation jewels
Measurements
133.0 cm (centre back) --- cm (waist, flat)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs J. Adams, 1978
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
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