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Evening dress

ELISE, London
Evening dress
 (c. 1897)

Medium
velvet, satin

Measurements
188.0 cm (centre back) 4.0 cm (sleeve length) 420.0 cm (circumference)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Schofield Collection. Purchased with the assistance of a special grant from the Government of Victoria, 1974

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
London, England

Inscription
label: By Elise, 420 Regent Street, Longon, by Special Appointment Dressmaker to her Royal Highness, The Princess of Wales

Accession Number
D188 A-1974

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

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