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Cape

Cape
 (1970s)

Medium
cotton, metal, synthetic braid, glass (beads)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program, 2019
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
cotton, metal, synthetic braid, glass (beads)
Measurements
154.0 cm (centre back) 989.0 cm (hem circumference)
Place/s of Execution
Paris, France
Inscription
label, centre back seamline, woven in black on cream synthetic fabric: GRÈS / 1. RUE DE LA PAIX. PARIS
Accession Number
2019.488
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program, 2019
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Black glazed cotton cape featuring an overlay of three graduating flounces attached to a small collar at neckline. Fastening at centre front with a twisted cord tie ending in two hanging tassels and a metal hook and eye.

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