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Mourning dress (c. 1882)
wool, silk
56.0 cm (centre back) 32.0 cm (waist, flat)
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Schofield Collection. Purchased with the assistance of a special grant from the Government of Victoria, 1974
Public domain
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Mourning dress
(c. 1882)
Medium
wool, silk
Measurements
56.0 cm (centre back) 32.0 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
Public domain
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Accession Number
D172-1974
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
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Physical description
Girl's black wool serge dress with long sleeves and pleated skirt, plastron of black silk. Gathered high neckline. Hook (metal) and thread eyelet placket closing at centre front. Drop-waist pleated skirt. Black silk lace cuffs. Fawn twill silk/wool lining. Slightly gathered sleeve caps. Pocket at proper right waistline.