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French knickers

French knickers
 1943

Medium
silk, cotton, shell
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented under Tax Incentives Scheme by Mrs Mary Lipshut, 1984
Reproduction requests
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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