Evening spider

Evening spider
(Araignée du soir)
 2003 {spring–summer, haute couture Buttons collection}

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
(silk) jersey, cotton netting, grosgrain, boning, metal (zip, press studs, hooks and eyes)
Measurements
141.0 cm (centre back) 30.0 cm (waist, flat)
Place/s of Execution
France
Inscription
none
Accession Number
2015.144
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Jean Paul Gaultier, 2015
© Jean Paul Gaultier
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
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Gallery location
Not on display

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