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Georges, Melbourne (manufacturer and retailer)
Evening dress 1950
silk, polyester, brass
121.0 cm (centre back) 29.0 cm (waist, flat)
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented from the Estate of Lady Grimwade, 1974
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Evening dress
1950
Medium
silk, polyester, brass
Measurements
121.0 cm (centre back) 29.0 cm (waist, flat)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented from the Estate of Lady Grimwade, 1974
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Inscription
label, woven, blue on cream acetate, centre back: GEORGES / 23 Arrs / RUE / DE LA PAIX (in negative within a blue sign) / of Collins Street
Accession Number
D1-1974
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Physical description
Halter neck evening dress of grey-green silk jersey in a close fitting sheath style with elaborate draping from bodice to hem. Free floating side panels extend from waist draping. The dress is fully lined with a dusty pink polyester and the bodice is boned with five encased bones and has an internal waistband. The dress is fastened down the back with a brass zip.