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Top of cushion

Top of cushion
 18th century

Medium
velvet

Measurements
49.2 × 68.0 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1946

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Accession Number
534-D4

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest

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