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Sophie, dress and wrap

Sophie, dress and wrap
 1958 {Trapeze line, spring-summer 1958}

Medium
wool, alpaca, silk (plain, organza), silk linen, nylon (tulle), metal and plastic (fastenings)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gift Program, 2024
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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
wool, alpaca, silk (plain, organza), silk linen, nylon (tulle), metal and plastic (fastenings)
Measurements
(a) 100.0 cm (centre back) 30.0 cm (waist, flat) (dress)
(b) 33.0 × 161.0 cm (wrap)
Place/s of Execution
France
Inscription
(b) label, centre back neckline, woven (vertically) in cream on black synthetic fabric: MADE IN FRANCE / Christian Dior / PARIS
Accession Number
2024.1036.a-b
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 Gift Program, 2024
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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