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Suit (Habit à la française)

(FRANCE)
Suit (Habit à la française)
 (c. 1775)

Medium
silk satin, silk floss, chenille thread, wood (buttons), shell, metal

Measurements
(a) 115.2 cm (centre back) 72.0 cm (sleeve length) (coat)
(b) 69.0 cm (centre back) 44.0 cm (waist, flat) (waistcoat)
(c) 74.5 cm (outer leg) 35.0 cm (waist, flat) (variable) (breeches)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by the National Gallery Women's Association, 1978

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
(France)

Inscription
none

Accession Number
D73.a-c-1978

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

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