Tasmania's oldest dress owned by artist Louisa Anne Meredith an 'exquisite piece of history'

Hailed as an "exquisite piece of history", this 250-year-old silk gown, or mantua, was controversially created by women in a style that caused quite a stir in its day.

Tasmania's oldest dress owned by artist Louisa Anne Meredith an 'exquisite piece of history'

Tasmania's oldest dress owned by artist Louisa Anne Meredith an 'exquisite piece of history'

Tasmania's oldest dress owned by artist Louisa Anne Meredith an 'exquisite piece of history'

Tasmania's oldest dress owned by artist Louisa Anne Meredith an 'exquisite piece of history'
Tasmania's oldest dress owned by artist Louisa Anne Meredith an 'exquisite piece of history'
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