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Nightdress

UNKNOWN, Australia
Nightdress
 (c. 1885)

Medium
cotton, mother-of-pearl (buttons)

Measurements
150.0 cm (centre back) 73.0 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
Australia

Inscription
stamped in blue ink centre back: No 762 / 0369S

Accession Number
D454-1974

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
White lawn nightdress with neck and sleeve decorated with lace insertions and pintucking. Centre front opening to hip, fastening with mother-of-pearl buttons.

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