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Toile for dress

PIERRE CARDIN, Paris (fashion house), Pierre CARDIN (designer)
Toile for dress
 winter 1961

Medium
cotton, wool (swatch)

Measurements
113.0 cm (centre back) 44.0 cm (sleeve length)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs Margaret Price, 1980

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
France

Inscription
label, inside centre back neckline, woven in black on white synthetic fabric: Pierre Cardin / PARIS

Accession Number
D93-1980

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Turquoise toile for dress, wrap around style with neck line and sleeves, fastened 1 large button at neck line and tie belt.

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