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
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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