Cape
(1970s)
Medium
cotton, metal, synthetic braid, glass (beads)
Measurements
154.0 cm (centre back) 989.0 cm (hem circumference)
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
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
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.