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Bathing suit comprising tunic and drawers

UNKNOWN
Bathing suit comprising tunic and drawers
 1922-1927

Medium
wool, cotton

Measurements
(a) 81.0 cm (centre back) 56.0 cm (width) (tunic)
(b) --- (centre back) 42.0 cm (waist) (variable)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs. H. Messer, 1981

Reproduction requests

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria

Accession Number
CT21.a-b-1981

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

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