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Corset, skirt, ruff and hat

Corset, skirt, ruff and hat
 1987 {Harris tweed collection, autumn-winter 1987–88 }

Medium
cotton (velvet, cord, plain), wool (jersey) linen, viscose polyester (grosgrain), cotton polyeseter (thread), metallic thread, plastic (boning) and metal (fastenings)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program, 2024
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
cotton (velvet, cord, plain), wool (jersey) linen, viscose polyester (grosgrain), cotton polyeseter (thread), metallic thread, plastic (boning) and metal (fastenings)
Measurements
(a) 36.0 cm (cemtre back) 25.0 cm (waist, flat) (corest)
(b) 54.0 cm (centre back) 28.0 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
(c) 159.0 cm (hem circumference) 14.0 cm (height) (ruff)
(d) 63.0 cm (outer circumference) 14.0 cm (height) 14.0 cm (width) (hat)
Place/s of Execution
England
Inscription
(a) label, right shoulder, woven in yellow on red cotton: (orb) / Vivienne / Westwood / MADE IN ENGLAND ©
(b) label, centre back waistline, woven in yellow on red cotton: (orb) / Vivienne / Westwood / ©
(c) label, centre back neckline, woven in yellow on red cotton: (orb) / Vivienne / Westwood / MADE IN ENGLAND ©
(d) label, crown, woven in yellow on red cotton: (orb) / Vivienne / Westwood
Accession Number
2024.749.a-d
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, 2024
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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