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Evening dress

FRANCE
Evening dress
 (c. 1925)

Medium
cotton, glass, metal

Measurements
86.5 cm (centre back) 44.0 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

Place/s of Execution
France

Inscription
none

Accession Number
D236-1974

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

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