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Temptress, bra

Temptress, bra
 (1956)

Medium
nylon, elastic, lycra, cotton, metal
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mary Lipshut, 1984
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
nylon, elastic, lycra, cotton, metal
Inscription
label, inside lower edge, printed blue on white: TEMPTRESS / 8552B / 36 in LYCRA
Accession Number
CT119-1984
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mary Lipshut, 1984
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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