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Cocktail dress

Cocktail dress
 (c. 1960)

Medium
cotton (tulle), cotton (lace), silk (taffeta), metal (fastenings)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Thea Taverniti, 2017
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
cotton (tulle), cotton (lace), silk (taffeta), metal (fastenings)
Measurements
88.0 cm (centre back) 31.0 cm (waist, flat)
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Accession Number
2017.60
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Thea Taverniti, 2017
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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