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Evening dress

UNKNOWN, Australia
Evening dress
 1925-1927

Medium
silk, diamanté

Measurements
114.0 cm (centre back) 47.5 cm (waist, flat)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Irene Mitchell, 1981

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Australia

Accession Number
D2-1981

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Black georgette sleeveless evening dress with scoop neckline decorated with diamante design of circles and random grid. The waist features a simulated belt and bow at centre front, with a black floating georgette streamer. The skirt features two tiers with a matching diamante pattern as the bodice section.

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