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Spats

UNKNOWN, Australia
Spats
 (c. 1920)

Medium
linen, cotton, mother-of-pearl, metal

Measurements
(a-b) 22.0 × 28.5 × 0.3 cm (each)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Miss Michael Parker, 1983

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
(Australia)

Accession Number
CT23.a-b-1983

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Pair of children's spats, made of white linen and lined with cotton twill. Each spat is fastened with seven pearl buttons and a metal buckle and cotton strap that loops under the sole.

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