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Cocktail dress

Cocktail dress
 (c. 1949-1950)

Medium
silk (taffeta), metal (fastenings)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Mrs Krystyna Campbell-Pretty in memory of Mr Harold Campbell-Pretty, 2015
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
silk (taffeta), metal (fastenings)
Measurements
106.5 cm (centre back) 32.0 cm (waist, flat)
Place/s of Execution
France
Inscription
label, right seamline, woven in black on white synthetic fabric: MOLYNEUX / PARIS
Accession Number
2015.668
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Mrs Krystyna Campbell-Pretty in memory of Mr Harold Campbell-Pretty, 2015
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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