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Evening coat

UNKNOWN, Australia
Evening coat
 (c. 1936)

Medium
silk (velvet), silk (satin), fur (Russian Kalinski)

Measurements
160.0 cm (centre back) 55.0 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

Place/s of Execution
Australia

Accession Number
CT188-1982

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Black velvet evening coat with maygar sleeves. The wide collar, jabot lapels and cuffs are trimmed with Russian Kalinski fur. Lined with black silk.

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