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French knickers

French knickers
 (1943)

Medium
acetate, silk, linen lace
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs Mary Lipshut, 1984
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
acetate, silk, linen lace
Measurements
44.0 × 60.0 cm
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Inscription
label, inside seam, woven black on pale pink: Helena / THE BLOCK MELBOURNE
Accession Number
CT109-1984
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs Mary Lipshut, 1984
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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