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Evening dress

Evening dress
 (c. 1973)

Medium
silk jersey, silk organza, metal (fastenings), acetate (petticoat)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Bulgari Australia Pty Ltd, 2013
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
silk jersey, silk organza, metal (fastenings), acetate (petticoat)
Measurements
108.0 cm (centre back) 31.0 cm (waist, flat)
Place/s of Execution
Paris, France
Inscription
label, woven in black on white: GRÈS
Accession Number
2013.680
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Bulgari Australia Pty Ltd, 2013
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

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