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Mens underpants

Mens underpants
 1943

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

Artwork Details

Medium
wool, cotton, plastic
Measurements
57.5 × 47.5 cm
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
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr Stuart James, 1985
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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