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Nightgown

UNKNOWN
Nightgown
 (c. 1890)

Medium
cotton, shell

Measurements
143.0 cm (centre back) --- 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
D456-1974

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

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