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Evening coat
1916-1918

Medium
silk, cotton

Measurements
138.0 cm (centre back) 48.0 cm (sleeve length)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Schofield Collection. Purchased with the assistance of a special grant from the Government of Victoria, 1974

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
England

Inscription
none

Accession Number
D485-1974

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Black embroidered with cornellie work bands down front into band around hemline. This decoration is repeated on the long sleeves and across the shoulders. Side front opening with two tabs of cornellie worked bands with imitation buttons to match the embroidered band at back.