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Vest

Barbara McLEAN (decorator)
Vest
 (c. 1968)

Medium
wool, cotton, plastic

Measurements
48.0 cm (centre back) 41.0 cm (width)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by Miss Barbara McLean, November 1982

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Australia

Accession Number
CT196-1982

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Grey knitted wool vest purchased from an oppertunity shop and embroidered with a floral design in reds, yellows, greens and oranges. Fastens at centre front with six plastic buttons.

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