Dress
1962
Medium
wool, acetate, metal
Measurements
105.0 cm (centre back) 36.0 cm (waist, flat)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Maggie Fraser, 2008
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Australia
Inscription
label, centre back neckline, woven in black on white polyester: PIERRE CARDIN / PARIS / REPRODUCED IN AUSTRALIA BY / LUCAS
Accession Number
2008.528
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Physical description
Blue wool crepe knee-length wrap-over dress with high, round neckline and short sleeves.
Wrapping over from right-hand side neckline to left-hand waist, the dress features diagonal pintucks through wide waistband section, giving skirt ease around hip area.
Fastens right-hand side front lining with metal zip and two hook and eyes. Wrap-over closes diagonally across left0hand side front waistband with ten fabric covered buttons and loops, which end at left-hand side upper hip. Vent remains open to hemline.
Raw overlocked hem.