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Medium
silk (velvet), silk (satin), wood (buttons)
Measurements
57.0 cm (centre back) 29.0 cm (waist, flat)
Place/s of Execution
(England)
Inscription
none
Accession Number
D222-1973
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs Brian James, 1973
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Dark white flecked velvet, shaped and boned front opening with 18 small round metal buttons. Deep shaping at the front over stomach and dove-tail shaping at back. High neck. Tight sleeves with purple silk band at cuff with 3 small round buttons. Fully lined and bound with silk. Small pocket inside at bustline. Button holes are handworked.