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Sweater

Sweater
 1989

Medium
wool
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1989
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
wool
Measurements
67.0 cm (centre back) 57.0 cm (sleeve length)
Place/s of Execution
Shetland, Scotland
Inscription
label: Shetland Islands of Scotland
Accession Number
CT98-1989
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1989
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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