Evening ensemble

Evening ensemble
 2000

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
silk, plastic, metal (thread), metal (fastenings)
Measurements
(a) 105.5 cm (centre back) 40.0 cm (sleeve length) (coat)
(b) 55.0 cm (centre back) 28.5 cm (sleeve length) (blouse)
(c) 37.0 cm (waist, flat) 96.5 cm (outer leg) (trousers)
Inscription
(a) label, centre back, woven in gold cotton on cream acetate: COLLETTE DINNIGAN / MADE IN AUSTRALIA / S
(b) label, centre back neckline, woven in gold cotton on cream acetate: COLLETTE DINNIGAN/MADE IN AUSTRALIA/M
(c) label, centre back waistline, woven in gold cotton on cream acetate: COLLETTE DINNIGAN/MADE IN AUSTRALIA/M
Accession Number
2018.844.a-c
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Cornelia Goode, 2018
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Gallery location
Not on display

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