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Bikini

Bikini
 (c. 1969)

Medium
cotton, metal
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs June Sheath, 1982
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
cotton, metal
Measurements
(a) 26.0 × 68.0 cm irreg. (top)
(b) 20.0 × 27.0 cm (bottoms)
Place/s of Execution
Sydney, New South Wales
Inscription
(a) label, inside strap, woven in gold on white: Resortwear / Pty Ltd / HONOLULU . SYDNEY
Accession Number
CT45.a-b-1982
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs June Sheath, 1982
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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