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Evening dress

Evening dress
 (c. 1935)

Medium
silk, metal (fastening)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Dominique Sirop, 2018
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
silk, metal (fastening)
Measurements
132.0 cm (centre back) 32.0 cm (waist, flat)
Inscription
labelled #6722
Accession Number
2017.1363
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Dominique Sirop, 2018
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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