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Evening dress

UNKNOWN, Australia
Evening dress
 (c. 1930)

Medium
silk, metallic thread, cotton, rayon

Measurements
139.0 cm (centre back) 34.0 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
Australia

Accession Number
D255-1974

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

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