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Coat

UNKNOWN, Australia
Coat
 1923-1925

Medium
silk, glass, ostrich feathers

Measurements
142.0 cm (centre back) 40.0 cm (sleeve length)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs J. Adams, 1978

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Australia

Accession Number
D10-1978

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Evening coat of black tulle and georgette, entirely embroidered with black glass beads. The collar is trimmed ostrich feathers and the coat fastens centre front with one large black glass button.

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