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Dressmaking sampler

Dressmaking sampler
 (c. 1920)

Medium
wool, silk, rayon, cotton
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs Anderson on behalf of the late Mrs Louch, 1978
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
wool, silk, rayon, cotton
Measurements
23.0 × 57.0 cm
Accession Number
D164C-1978
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs Anderson on behalf of the late Mrs Louch, 1978
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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