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Athenes, evening dress and scarf
Medium
silk (organza)
Measurements
(a) 149.0 cm (centre back) 47.0 cm (waist, flat) (dress)
(b) 66.0 × 388.0 cm (scarf)
Place/s of Execution
France
Inscription
(a) label centre back neckline, woven in black on white synthetic fabric: PIERRE BALMAIN / PARIS
inscribed in ink on white cotton tape on reverse: 154 593
label, centre back neckline, woven in red on white synthetic fabric: MADE IN FRANCE
label, centre back neckline, printed in ink on white synthetic fabric: PIERRE BALMAIN / Paris / Made in France / Scarf No 146 / "Athenes" / SILK 100%
Accession Number
1995.672.a-b
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1995
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display