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Parasol

Parasol
 (19th century)

Medium
silk, metal, wood, bone
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, bone
Measurements
64.0 × 19.0 × 19.0 cm (closed)
Inscription
none
Accession Number
761G-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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