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SKIRT (EVENING)

SKIRT (EVENING)
 c. 1892

Medium
Black moire, elaborate front panel of tulle embroidered in jet, back with mauve silk
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Schofield Collection. Purchased with the assistance of a special grant from the Government of Victoria, 1974
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
Black moire, elaborate front panel of tulle embroidered in jet, back with mauve silk
Accession Number
D180 B-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
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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