Toile for dress
(1962)
Medium
cotton, metal (zip)
Measurements
101.7 cm (centre back) 41.0 cm (waist, flat)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs Margaret Price, 1980
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
France
Inscription
label, inside proper left side seam, woven in black on white synthetic: Pierre Cardin / PARIS
label, inside proper left side seam, woven in blue on white acetate: MADE IN FRANCE
Accession Number
D95-1980
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Physical description
Turquoise, straight, pleated front/back with appliques of roses on front, wide neckline. Capelet at back. Yellow swatch inside hem at front.
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