Dress
(1950s)
Medium
cotton, metal (fastenings)
Measurements
105.0 cm (centre back) 31.5 cm (waist, flat) (dress)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Dominique Sirop, 2018
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Paris, France
Inscription
label, left seamline, woven in black on white synthetic fabric : Maggy Rouff / PARIS
Accession Number
2017.1352
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Physical description
Cream dress with black velvet polka dots and red silk chiffon pleated ruffle at hemline and at bustline. The skirt is backed with net and lined with red chiffon. The strapless bodice is boned with seven metal boning strutts. Long metal zip fastening at centre back.
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