UNKNOWN, Australia
Evening dress
(c. 1935)

Medium
silk (chiffon)

Measurements
135.0 cm (centre back) 44.0 cm (waist, flat)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Miss Irene Mitchell, 1975

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Australia

Accession Number
D28-1975

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Silk chiffon evening dress cut on the bias. The flesh coloured fabric is printed with a scattered yellow geometric design. The V-neckline is decorated with a fabric flower. The full cut leg-of-mutton style sleeves are cut on the bias and narrow to a slim fit on the lower arm. The hip panels of the gored skirt have been finely pintucked.

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UNKNOWN, Australia
Evening dress
(c. 1935)