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UNKNOWN
Combinations
(c. 1920)
Medium
silk, shell
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs Adelaide F. Smith, 1983
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Medium
silk, shell
Measurements
89.0 cm (centre back)
Accession Number
CT147-1983
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs Adelaide F. Smith, 1983
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display
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