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Duffle coat

Robert LES (tailor)
Duffle coat
 (c. 1965)

Medium
wool, leather, cotton, wooden toggles

Measurements
95.0 cm (centre back) 58.0 cm (sleeve length)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mary Lipshut, 1984

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria

Inscription
label, inside left, woven in yellow on black: TAILORED BY / Robert Les. / MELBOURNE

Accession Number
CT158-1984

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

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