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Bodice

(ENGLAND)
Bodice
 (1870s)

Medium
silk

Measurements
29.0 cm (centre back) 8.0 cm (sleeve length)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by Miss M. Bostock, 1963

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
(England)

Inscription
none

Accession Number
520B-D5

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Grey/lilac brocade, short sleeves, boned, with pleating and ruching down bodice front, lace (damaged) around neckline.

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