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Mens underpants

UNKNOWN
Mens underpants
 1943

Medium
wool, cotton, plastic

Measurements
57.5 × 47.5 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr Stuart James, 1985

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Inscription
label, sewn inside centre back waistband, woven in blue on cream: V364 / MADE IN AUSTRALIA / SIZE / 1943

Accession Number
CT114-1985

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

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