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Jacket
1974

Medium
cotton (denim), cotton (thread), synthetic fabric, metal, plastic, shells

Measurements
54.0 cm (centre back) 55.0 cm (sleeve length)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of the artist, 1982

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Australia

Inscription
label, centre back, woven black on white acetate: 15/34

Accession Number
CT220-1982

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Blue denim jacket constructed from various recycled fabrics and decorated with patchwork, appliqué and embroidery and shells. The centre back features blue and purple cotton embroidery reading METAMORPHOSES DU JEAN above decorative appliqué. Fastens down centre front with four metal snap studs and a button at the neck. Each cuff fastens with snap fasteners.