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Bathing suit comprising tunic and drawers

Bathing suit comprising tunic and drawers
 1922-1927

Medium
wool, cotton
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs. H. Messer, 1981
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
wool, cotton
Measurements
(a) 81.0 cm (centre back) 56.0 cm (width) (tunic)
(b) --- (centre back) 42.0 cm (waist) (variable)
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Accession Number
CT21.a-b-1981
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs. H. Messer, 1981
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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