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Christening petticoat

Christening petticoat
 (c. 1903)

Medium
cotton
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Miss Aimee Bouchaud, 1978
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
cotton
Measurements
94.0 cm (centre back) 60.0 cm (width at hem)
Accession Number
D95B-1978
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Miss Aimee Bouchaud, 1978
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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