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Cape

UNKNOWN, Australia
Cape
 (c. 1895)

Medium
silk

Measurements
47.0 cm (centre back) 165.0 cm (hem circumference)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs E. M. Parer, 1978

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Australia

Accession Number
D55-1978

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Black silk cape made of ribbon design in scroll pattern. Edged with fine black braid on lace background.

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