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Hat

R & M DOWER, Kew, Melbourne (milliner)
Hat
 1950-1960

Medium
feathers, nylon, velvet (cotton)

Measurements
138.5 cm (outer circumference) 15.0 cm (height) 46.5 cm (width)

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

Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria

Inscription
label, centre back inside crown, woven in white on black cotton: PHONE WM 6527 / R & M Dower / 146 HIGH ST KEW

Accession Number
CT181-1982

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

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