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Dress

SELMA KEMP, New York (fashion house)
Dress
 (c. 1937)

Medium
rayon tulle, acetate, metallic/cotton ribbon

Measurements
127.0 cm (centre back) 38.0 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

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

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

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