Suit
(c. 1966)
Medium
wool, silk, metal
Measurements
(a) 96.5 cm (centre back) 47.0 cm (sleeve length) (jacket)
(b) 53.0 cm (centre back) 42.0 cm (width) (waistcoat)
(c) 117.0 cm (outer leg) 41.0 cm (waist, flat) (trousers)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr Victor Perry, 1975
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Inscription
(a) label, proper right inner pocket, woven in white and red on black ground: ESTRUSCAN / GEORGES OWN
printed in black on white: PURE WOOL
(b) label, centre back, printed in black on white cotton: 38 / L
Accession Number
D118.a-c-1975
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Physical description
Threepiece suit in fine grey wool comprising jacket, waistcoat and trousers.
(a) Dark grey single breasted wool jacket, single breasted, three buttons, narrow lapels, flap pockets, two vents at back.
(b) Waistcoat in matching fabric with four pockets, fastening with six plastic buttons at centre front. Panel of grey silk blend fabric at rear with small metal tab. Lined in cream silk blend fabric.
(c) Tapered trousers in matching dark grey wool with waistband, tapered cuffless legs, two bound back pockets and two side/waistband pockets. Fastens with metal zip and hook and eye.