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Set of lace bobbins

Set of lace bobbins

Medium
wood, ivory, glass, metal
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1929
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
wood, ivory, glass, metal
Accession Number
3061-D3
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1929
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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