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Jacket and dress

UNKNOWN, Australia
Jacket and dress
 (1930-1935)

Medium
cotton

Measurements
(a) 40.0 cm (centre back) 44.0 cm (sleeve length) (jacket)
(b) 139.7 cm (centre back) 32.5 cm (waist, flat) (dress)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Miss Irene Mitchell, 1975

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Australia

Accession Number
D26.a-b-1975

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Sleeveless full length chiffon dress with matching short sleeved jacket. (a) Matching short sleeved jacket has gathered cap sleeves with rolled edges. (b) Black fabric background with large flowers in shades of pink and cream, plunging V neckline, bias cut, zigzag detailing at waist, full gore skirt - 4 sections, rolled edges.

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