Coat
(c. 1961)
Medium
wool, silk, plastic (buttons)
Measurements
93.5 cm (centre back) 56.0 cm (sleeve length)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Lady Grounds, 1976
© Balenciaga
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Paris, France
Inscription
label, inside centre back neckline, woven in black silk on white silk: BALENCIAGA / 10, AVENUE GEORGE V.PARIS
label, inside centre back neckline, woven in red silk on white silk: MADE IN FRANCE
printed in ink on white cotton tape on reverse: 100877
Accession Number
D72-1976
Department
International 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
Mid length, cream wool coat. The coat has a three quarter kimono sleeve that is translated across the front and back bodice in a high waisted construction line. High buttoning with no lapels, and a one piece tailored collar.