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Medium
wool
Measurements
1170.0 cm (centre back) 37.0 cm (waist, flat)
Place/s of Execution
Australia
Inscription
label, centre back, woven in white on black synthetic fabric: PROJECT
label, proper left side seam, printed in ink on white acetate: (woolmark) / PURE / NEW WOOL / DRY CLEAN ONLY
Accession Number
2005.482
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 2005
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Equestrian print wool dress with cap sleeves, front tie fastening and calf length A-line skirt. The bodice is constructed from a single panel of fabric, joined by a single seam down centre front. The innovative tie front décolleté forms the opening and closure of the dress. The skirt section attaches at the waistline and descends in an A-line shape to mid-calf.