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SKIRT LIFTER

SKIRT LIFTER
 1900-1906

Medium
Metal hook for belt with two chains & a clip

Measurements
L.24cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Irene Mitchell, 1981

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Accession Number
D3 B-1981

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

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