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Cape and dress

Cape and dress
 2014 {autumn-winter 2014}

Medium
silk (twill), wool, plastic (beads), metal (fastening)
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 (twill), wool, plastic (beads), metal (fastening)
Measurements
(a) 109.0cm (centre back) 274.5 cm (outer circumference) (cape)
(b) 153.0 cm (centre back) 36.0 cm (waist, flat) (dress)
Place/s of Execution
Sydney, New South Wales
Inscription
(a) label, centre back neckline, woven in white on black acetate: akira / 2
(b) label, centre back neckline, woven in white on black acetate: akira / 2
Accession Number
2025.250.a-b
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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