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Toile for evening dress

PIERRE CARDIN, Paris (fashion house), Pierre CARDIN (designer)
Toile for evening dress
 summer 1962

Medium
cotton, metal (zip)

Measurements
116.6 cm (centre back) 27.5 cm (waist, flat)

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 back neckline, woven in black on white synthetic: Pierre Cardin / PARIS
label, inside back neckline, woven in blue on white acetate: MADE IN FRANCE

Accession Number
D96-1980

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Turquoise. One shoulder bodice extending to a shawl sleeve. Tucked bodice and skirt on to a narrow waist-band, fastened with zip at side. Underdress shaped with darts. Sample cloth, black/green georgette. M.545.

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