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Skirt

UNKNOWN, Australia
Skirt
 (c. 1900)

Medium
silk (satin), cotton, metal

Measurements
136.0 cm (centre back) 36.0 cm (waist, flat)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Rex D. Jones and Mrs I. D. Gowan, 1977

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Australia

Accession Number
D304-1977

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Skirt of black satin constructed of five panels. Front is flat with some fullness at back. Front features five bands of black lace, each laid on the diagonal and descending down the skirt. Each band is finished with a black satin covered button. Left proper side opening fastened with metal hooks and eyes. The skirt is backed in black cotton.

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