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Parasol

Parasol
 19th century

Medium
silk, metal, wood
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Misses M. K. and A. E.Butler, 1948
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
silk, metal, wood
Measurements
75.0 cm (length)
Accession Number
761D-D4
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Misses M. K. and A. E.Butler, 1948
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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