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Bolero

UNKNOWN, Australia
Bolero
 (c. 1935)

Medium
silk (tulle), plastic (sequins)

Measurements
36.5 cm (centre back) 29.5 cm (sleeve length)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by Mrs A. G. Pringle, 1982

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Accession Number
CT176-1982

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Bolero of black net ground embroidered overall with tiny red flower sequins, cut straight, no fastenings, short puffed sleeves gathered at the shoulder heads, unlined.

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