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Child's dress

Child's dress
 (c. 1900)

Medium
cotton, silk, nacre
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Miss L. Hunt, 1981
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
cotton, silk, nacre
Measurements
54.5 cm (centre back) --- cm (waist, flat)
Accession Number
CT43-1981
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Miss L. Hunt, 1981
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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