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Theatrical costume

(SPAIN)
Theatrical costume
 (18th century)

Medium
cotton (velvet, lace), linen (lining), metallic braid, metal (buttons)

Measurements
93.4 cm (centre back) 66.0 cm (sleeve length)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr Tomas Harris, 1953

Reproduction requests

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
(Spain)

Accession Number
1330-D4

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
18th century style theatrical costume in light brown velvet with slightly darker brown stripe. Embroidered with gold metallic thread at cuffs, collar, through centre front, cetnre back and over back pockets. Lace at cuffs.

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