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Cunnington collection of Englishwomen's Dresses, Accessories & related literature
Unknown artist, 1700–1945
Collection of women and childrens' dresses, underclothing, hats, shawls, shoes, parasols and all other accessories from the last two centuries. Library of periodicals and fashion papers plus 15,000 photographs illustrating the costume of last 200 years.
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Title of artwork, date
Cunnington collection of Englishwomen's Dresses, Accessories & related literature, 1700–1945
Date supported
1945
Grant
500
Total cost
7000
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