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Dress (Open robe and petticoat)

Dress (Open robe and petticoat)
 (c. 1780-1785); remade (1860s)

Medium
silk
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1982
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
silk
Measurements
(a) 141.3 cm (centre back) 34.5 cm (waist, flat) (open robe)
(b) 105.8 cm (centre back) 32.0 cm (waist, flat) (petticoat)
Place/s of Execution
England
Accession Number
CT92.a-b-1982
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1982
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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