Dress
(c. 1870)
Medium
silk, plastic (buttons)
Measurements
(a) 120.0 cm (centre back) 33.8 cm (waist, flat) (bodice)
(b) 121.5 cm (centre back) 34.0 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
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
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
(England)
Inscription
none
Accession Number
D156.a-b-1974
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Physical description
Silver-blue shot silk bodice and skirt edged with silver braid and ribbons over front, hem and cuffs. Fastens with seven silver buttons at front. Slight bustle at back of bodice.
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