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Dress

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD, London (fashion house), Vivienne WESTWOOD (designer)
Dress
 1997
Five centuries ago collection, autumn-winter 1997–98

Medium
metallic thread, cotton, plastic (fastenings)

Measurements
114.0 cm (centre back) 29.0 cm (waist, flat)

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

Place/s of Execution
Italy

Inscription
label, centre back neckline, woven in gold on pink acetate: (orb) / Vivienne / Westwood / KNITWEAR / MADE IN ITALY

Accession Number
2024.1042

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

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