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Headpiece

Headpiece
 1950-1955

Medium
cotton (velvet), cotton
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by Thomas Harrison, 1976
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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
cotton (velvet), cotton
Measurements
59.0 cm (outer circumference) 21.0 cm (height) 19.0 cm (width)
Place/s of Execution
England
Inscription
label, attached to inner crown, printed in black on white cotton: RUDOLF
label, attached to inner crown, printed in black on white cotton: THOMAS HARRISON
Accession Number
D381-1976
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by Thomas Harrison, 1976
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
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Gallery location
Not on display

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