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Bolero, dress and slip

Bolero, dress and slip
 2001 {spring-summer 2001}

Medium
silk (organza, satin), snakeskin, leather, cotton polyester (thread)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of the artist through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gift Program, 2025
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
silk (organza, satin), snakeskin, leather, cotton polyester (thread)
Measurements
(a) 17.0 cm (centre back) 36.0 cm cm (waist, flat) (bolero)
(b) 123.0 cm (centre back) 37.0 cm (waist, flat) (dress)
(c) 117.0 cm (centre back) 34.0 cm (waist, flat) (slip)
Place/s of Execution
Sydney, New South Wales
Inscription
(b) label, centre back neckline, woven in white on black synthetic fabric: akira
(c) label, centre back neckline, woven in white on black synthetic fabric: akira
Accession Number
2025.117.a-c
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of the artist through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gift Program, 2025
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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