French knickers

French knickers
 1943

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
silk, cotton, shell
Measurements
42.0 cm (centre back) 33.5 cm (waist, flat)
Accession Number
CT98-1984
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented under Tax Incentives Scheme by Mrs Mary Lipshut, 1984
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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