Mini skirt
1978
Medium
wool, metal
Measurements
48.0 cm (centre back) 32.0 cm (waist, flat)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs Lee White, 1978
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Australia
Inscription
label, centre back, woven in navy on white acetate: FLETCHER JONES / AUSTRALIA (Woolmark) PURE / NEW WOOL
label, side seam, woven in navy and gold on white acetate: CREATED BY / Fletcher / JONES / AUSTRALIA /CREASE-FIXED BY / SI-RO-SET
Accession Number
D133-1978
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Physical description
Pale blue, knee-length wool gabardine skirt with double box pleats. Fastens at side seam with metal zip.
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