Headpiece
1950-1955
Medium
cotton (velvet), cotton
Measurements
59.0 cm (outer circumference) 21.0 cm (height) 19.0 cm (width)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by Thomas Harrison, 1976
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
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
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