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Matinee coat and bonnet

UNKNOWN
Matinee coat and bonnet
 (c. 1930)

Medium
synthetic fabric, silk

Measurements
(a) 35.0 cm (centre back) 13.0 cm (sleeve length) (matinee coat)
(b) 14.0 × 12.0 cm irreg. (bonnet)

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

Reproduction requests

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Accession Number
D471.a-b-1974

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

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