Bikini
(1959)
Medium
cotton, elastic, plastic, metal
Measurements
(a) 12.0 × 104.0 cm irreg. (top)
(b) -- × -- cm (bottom)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr Angus Grimwade, 1990
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Australia
Accession Number
CT8.a-b-1990
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
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