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Dress

Dress
 (c. 1937)

Medium
rayon tulle, acetate, metallic/cotton ribbon
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Schofield Collection. Purchased with the assistance of a special grant from the Government of Victoria, 1974
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
rayon tulle, acetate, metallic/cotton ribbon
Measurements
127.0 cm (centre back) 38.0 cm (waist, flat)
Place/s of Execution
New York, New York, United States
Inscription
label: Selma Kemp New York
Accession Number
D481-1974
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Schofield Collection. Purchased with the assistance of a special grant from the Government of Victoria, 1974
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display

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