Man's underpants
1978
Medium
cotton
Measurements
10.0 × 64.0 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift (Anonymous), 1978
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
France
Inscription
label: BY JIL
Accession Number
D141-1978
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
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