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Suit

ADAM THE ORIGINAL, Melbourne (retailer)
Suit
 1972

Medium
wool, acetate (lining)

Measurements
(a) 78.5 cm (centre back) 64.0 cm (sleeve length) (jacket)
(b) 109.0 cm (outer leg) 40.0 cm (waist, flat) (trousers)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Terence Lane OAM, 2022

Reproduction requests

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria

Inscription
(a) label, right side front, woven in black on white synthetic fabric: ADAM THE ORIGINAL / 236 SWANSTON STREET MELBOURNE / 260 COLLINS STREET MELBOURNE

(b) label, right side back, woven in black on white synthetic fabric: ADAM THE ORIGINAL / 236 SWANSTON STREET MELBOURNE / 260 COLLINS STREET MELBOURNE

Accession Number
2022.849.a-b

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

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