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Medium
wool, cotton, plastic, elastic
Measurements
30.5 cm (centre back) 25.0 cm (waist, flat)
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Inscription
label, centre back, woven in dark pink on pale pink synthetic: Georges
label, centre back, woven in yellow and black on white ground: VIYELLA / REGD / the most natural fabric / in the world / 55% WOOL 45% COTTON / WASH AS WOOL / WOVEN IN SCOTLAND
Accession Number
CT76-1983
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr and Mrs Anthony Ganim, 1983
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Dress with long sleeves, round neckline and full skirt section. Made in printed viyella with a blue and grey floral pattern on a red ground. The sleeves are gathered at the wrist with elastic, the yoke is shaped with smocking in blue and cream thread. Fastening centre back with four red plastic buttons.