Mrs Peanut, ensemble
1993
Medium
polyester elastane (spandex, mesh), wool, plastic (fringe), polyester, polyester (foam), nylon (mesh), leather, wood, metal and nylon (fastenings)
Measurements
(a) 161.0 cm (centre back) 42.0 cm (waist, flat) (jumpsuit)
(b) 179.0 cm (centre back) 26.0 cm (waist, flat) (bodysuit)
(c) 116.0 × 38.0 × 14.0 cm (transformer leg)
Credit Line
Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program, 2026
Gallery location
Not on display
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Sovereignty gumnut, tiara set
Paul McCann
Dress
OBSCURE DESIRES, Australia (fashion house); Lisa FOX (designer); Zandra RHODES (designer)
Zodiacs
PLAIN JANE, Melbourne (fashion house); Gavin BROWN (designer)
Bag
CARTIER, London (fashion house)
Collar, cuff and earrings
THIERRY MUGLER, Paris (fashion house); Thierry MUGLER (designer)
Dress
VANESSA LEYONHJELM, Melbourne (fashion house); Vanessa LEYONHJELM (designer)
HAT
Brian O'MALLY; Bridget GARDINER
Dress
JULIEN MACDONALD, London (fashion house); Julien MacDONALD (designer)
Jacket
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, London (fashion house); Alexander McQUEEN (designer)
Bull
MAMBO, Sydney (fashion house); Robert MOORE (designer)
Coat
HOUSE OF MERIVALE AND MR. JOHN, Sydney (fashion house); MR. JOHN, Sydney (fashion house); Merivale HEMMES (designer); John HEMMES (business manager)
Dress
VANESSA LEYONHJELM, Melbourne (fashion house); Vanessa LEYONHJELM (designer)
WEDDING VEIL
UNKNOWN, (Australia)
Hat
MARTIN GRANT, Paris (fashion house); Martin GRANT (designer)
Indian snakes and ladders
PLAIN JANE, Melbourne (fashion house); Gavin BROWN (designer)
Dress
RICHARD TYLER, Los Angeles (fashion house); Richard TYLER (designer)
Multicolour pleat coat
MAUREEN FITZGERALD, Melbourne (fashion house); Maureen FITZGERALD (designer)
Shirt
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, London (fashion house); Alexander McQUEEN (designer)
HAT BOX
Brian O'MALLY; Bridget GARDINER
Placemat
Rachel GRIEVE
Dress
PATRICK KELLY, Paris (fashion house); Patrick KELLY (designer)
HEADDRESS
UNKNOWN
Placemat
Rachel GRIEVE
Jumper
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, London (fashion house); Alexander McQUEEN (designer)
Hat
WILLIAM BEALE, Melbourne (millinery house); William BEALE (milliner)
Beret jacket
JEAN CHARLES DE CASTELBAJAC, Paris (fashion house); Jean Charles de CASTELBAJAC (designer)
Bag
MARTIN GRANT, Paris (fashion house); Martin GRANT (designer)
Hat, dress and skirt
VANESSA LEYONHJELM, Melbourne (fashion house); Vanessa LEYONHJELM (designer)
White frilled dress
OBSCURE DESIRES, Australia (fashion house); Lisa FOX (designer); Zandra RHODES (designer)
T-shirt dress
OBSCURE DESIRES, Australia (fashion house); Lisa FOX (designer); Zandra RHODES (designer)