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Bikini

Bikini
 (1959)

Medium
cotton, elastic, plastic, metal
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr Angus Grimwade, 1990
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

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

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