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Walking dress

(ENGLAND)
Walking dress
 (c. 1821)

Medium
figured silk, silk and cotton blend, silk, metal (hooks and eyes)

Measurements
(a) 38.5 cm (centre back) 76.5 cm (sleeve length) (spencer)
(b) 105.0 cm (centre back) 45.0 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

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
(England)

Inscription
none

Accession Number
D118.a-b-1974

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

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