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Feather boa

Feather boa
 (c. 1900)

Medium
feathers, wire, silk
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr J. Adams, 1978
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
feathers, wire, silk
Measurements
23.0 × 110.0 cm
Accession Number
D12-1978
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr J. Adams, 1978
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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