Evening dress
(1930s)
Medium
lamé
Measurements
151.0 cm (centre back) 29.0 cm (waist, flat)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Miss V. S. Carrad, 1963
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
(England)
Inscription
none
Accession Number
514-D5
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Physical description
Bias cut evening dress with embossed silver leaf motif all over, neck beading and sequins. Sleeveless with a v neckline.
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