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Evening coat

(FRANCE)
Evening coat
 (c. 1925)

Medium
chiffon, sequins, beads, metal

Measurements
104.0 cm (centre back) 14.0 cm (sleeve length)

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
label, inside centre back neckline, woven in red on white cotton tape: MADE IN FRANCE

Accession Number
D232-1974

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

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