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Dress

(ENGLAND)
Dress
 (c. 1877)

Medium
silk

Measurements
235.0 cm (centre back) 35.0 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

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
(England)

Accession Number
D163-1974

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Princess line pale turquoise silk moire dress with train edged with pleated frill. The bodice is finished with lace collar and cuffs.

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