Medium
cotton/nylon (tulle), plastic (sequins), glass (beads), rhinestones, metal (fastenings)
Measurements
163.0 cm (centre back) 39.0 cm (waist, flat)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, Victorian Foundation for Living Australian Artists, 2020
© Romance Was Born
Gallery location
Not on display
Place/s of Execution
Sydney, New South Wales
Inscription
label, centre back neckline, woven in multicolour on black polyester: Romance Was Born
Accession Number
2020.118
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
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