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Dress

UNKNOWN, Australia
Dress
 (c. 1923)

Medium
cotton

Measurements
104.0 cm (centre back) 46.5 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

Accession Number
D480-1974

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Sleeveless dress of white cotton with dropped waist and scooped neckline which is decorated with an insertion of Irish lace. The dress is decorated with white embroidery and cut-out work in a floral design. The skirt has inverted box pleats and the scalloped hem has embroidered loops.

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