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French knickers

French knickers
 1943

Medium
silk, plastic
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, plastic
Measurements
46.5 cm (centre back) 31.5 cm (waist, flat)
Accession Number
CT103-1984
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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