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
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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