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Evening kaftan
Medium
silk
Measurements
155.5 cm (centre back) 35.0 cm (sleeve length)
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Inscription
label, centre back, woven in black on white polyester and cotton: Magg / TOORAK MELBOURNE
Accession Number
1997.216
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Mrs Patricia Davies AM, Member 1997
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
Physical description
The full length evening kaftan, has a round neckline with three-quarter length flared sleeves and a slight train. The silk fabric is woven in wide diagonal stripes, in black and white, accentuating the A-line shape of the dress.