Dress and skirt

Dress and skirt
 1987 {winter collection, 1987}

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
silk (peu de soie, organza), metallic thread, metal (fastening)
Measurements
(a) 67.0 cm (centre back) 58.0 cm (waist, flat) (dress)
(b) 54.5 cm (centre back) 31.0 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Accession Number
2023.772.a-b
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift from the Estate of Vanessa Leyonhjelm, 2023
Gallery location
Not on display

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