Abstract patchwork outfit
1976
Medium
cotton, elastic, acrylic, metal
Measurements
(a) 87.5 cm (centre back) 50.5 cm (sleeve length) (top)
(b) 79.8 cm (centre back) 28.0 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
(c) 5.0 × 5.6 × 2.4 cm (brooch)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1994
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Sydney, New South Wales
Inscription
(b) label, proper left side seam, printed (vertically) black on white acetate ribbon: SYDNEY
printed black on white acetate: LINDA JACKSON FLAMINGO PARK
Accession Number
CT1.a-c-1994
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Physical description
Multicoloured patchwork outfit comprising top, skirt and brooch by Peter Tully.
(a) Multi-coloured patchwork cotton top with a mandarin collar, patch pockets and long sleeves.
(b) Multi-coloured patchwork dirndl skirt with elasticised waist and two patchpockets finishing below the knee.
(c) Three-dimensional map of Australia brooch of multi-coloured Perspex layers with metal pin fastening adhered to rear.