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SHOE TREE

SHOE TREE
 1920-1925

Medium
1 of a pair, wooden oval shape, ball at opposite end painted gold, metal covered with ombred silk

Measurements
L 28 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr Rex D. Jones & Mrs I.D. Gowan, 1977

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Accession Number
D229.2-1977

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

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