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Dress

Dress
 (c. 1837)

Medium
cotton, cotton braid, metal
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
cotton, cotton braid, metal
Measurements
116.0 cm (centre back) 28.0 cm (waist, flat)
Place/s of Execution
England
Inscription
none
Accession Number
765E-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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