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Swimming trunks

Swimming trunks
 1935-1940

Medium
wool, cotton, metal
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr Stuart James, 1985
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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
wool, cotton, metal
Measurements
(a) 37.5 cm (centre front) 34.0 cm (waist, flat) (trunks)
(b) 2.5 × 87.5 cm (belt)
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Inscription
(a) label, centre back waist, woven in gold on black cotton: "Boomerang" BRAND / London Stores / OPP G.P.O. MELBOURNE.
Accession Number
CT113.a-b-1985
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr Stuart James, 1985
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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