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Evening dress

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

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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

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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.