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Child's knickers

UNKNOWN
Child's knickers
 (c. 1895)

Medium
cotton, silk

Measurements
35.0 cm (outer leg) 29.0 cm (waist, flat)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Schofield Collection. Purchased with the assistance of a special grant from the Government of Victoria, 1974

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Accession Number
D467-1974

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

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