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French knickers

UNKNOWN
French knickers
 1943

Medium
silk, cotton, shell

Measurements
42.0 cm (centre back) 33.5 cm (waist, flat)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented under Tax Incentives Scheme by Mrs Mary Lipshut, 1984

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Accession Number
CT98-1984

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

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