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Girdle

DOWD ASSOCIATES PTY LTD AUSTRALIA (manufacturer)
Girdle
 (c. 1950)

Medium
nylon, elastic, metal

Measurements
43.0 cm (centre back) 24.5 cm (waist, flat)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs Mary Lipshut

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Inscription
label, woven purple on cream: Hickory / USA / A.STEIN & CO REG PROPRS / DIAMONET / PAT. APP. FOR / 37502/50 SIZE 25
label, stamped purple on cream: TAILORED by DOWD / ASSOCIATES PTY LTD AUSTRA

Accession Number
CT120-1984

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

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