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Smoking cap

(ENGLAND)
Smoking cap
 (1850-1890)

Medium
silk

Measurements
61.0 cm (outer circumference) 9.0 cm (height) 18.0 cm (width)

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
D434-1974

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Black velvet, embroidered multi-coloured silk in rose and forget-me-nots pattern, button and black silk tassel.

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