Girl's dress

Girl's dress
 (c. 1895-1900)

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
cotton, silk, satin ribbon, plastic buttons, metal hooks
Measurements
100.0 cm (centre back) --- cm (waist, flat)
Accession Number
D14-1978
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs J. Adams, 1978
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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