Collection Online
Doll's dress
Medium
silk, linen, paper, metal
Measurements
53.0 cm (centre back) 15.7 cm (waist, flat)
Place/s of Execution
England
Inscription
none
Accession Number
1054-D4
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Lady Nicholson and her daughter, 1951
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Gallery location
18th & 19th Century Decorative Arts & Paintings Gallery
Level 2, NGV International
Physical description
A short sleeve dress with bell shaped skirt, of black silk and multi-coloured patchwork diamonds with emdroidery, lace and piping. Finished with a stiff patchwork diamond sash. Highlight sections of patchwork have been embroidered with floral sprigs.