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Jacket
1947
Medium
silk, metallic thread, glass (diamantés)
Measurements
58.0 cm (centre back) 63.5 cm (sleeve length)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program, 2019
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Inscription
label, centre back neckline, woven in brown on cream synthetic fabric: BALENCIAGA / 10. AVENUE GEORGE V PARIS
Accession Number
2019.452
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Physical description
Cream silk jacket with small lapel and centre front hook and eye fastening cinched at waist appliqued overall with bronze coloured metallic braid and glass diamantes in a scrolling floral design. Lined in cream silk. Five metal hook and eye fastenings through front.