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Evening suit
(c. 1946)

Medium
silk (rep, damask), metal and plastic (fastenings)

Measurements
(a) 73.0cm (centre back) 61.0 cm (sleeve length)
(b) 83.0 cm (centre back) 31.0 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, 2025

Gallery location
Mid 20th Century Paintings & Decorative Arts Gallery
Level 2, NGV International

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
France

Inscription
(a) label, centre back neckline, woven in gold on black synthetic fabric: (figure) JEANNE / LANVIN / PARIS / 22 Frg St Honore

Accession Number
2025.752.a-b

Department
International Fashion and Textiles