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KNICKERS

KNICKERS
 c. 1942

Medium
Peach, knickers/bloomers, fashioned with a gusset and gathered above knee (Label 'Viscana''Lena Lustra'

Measurements
CB 46 IL 17 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented anonymously, December 1988

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Accession Number
CT80 B-1988

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

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