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Jacket and dress

HELEN FRENCH, Melbourne (fashion house), Helen FRENCH (designer)
Jacket and dress
 1972

Medium
silk, metal (fastenings)

Measurements
(a) 48.7 cm (centre back) 56.0 cm (sleeve length) (jacket)
(b) 83.2 cm (centre back) 40.5 cm (waist, flat) (dress)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Ann Southin, 2019

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Australia

Inscription
(a) label, centre back neckline, woven in black on cream synthetic fabric: HELEN FRENCH / Couturier
(b) label, right side back, woven in black on cream synthetic fabric: HELEN FRENCH / Couturier

Accession Number
2019.41.a-b

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

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