Wedding dress
(1950)
Medium
silk, metal, (glass and imitation pearl beads)
Measurements
(a) 200.0 cm (centre back) 30.5 cm (waist, flat) (dress)
(b) 69.0 × 1.5 × 0.1 cm (belt)
(c) 45.0 cm (outer circumference) 11.0 cm (height) 9.0 cm (width) (headdress)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Schofield Collection. Purchased with the assistance of a special grant from the Government of Victoria, 1974
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
London, England
Inscription
none
Accession Number
D517.a-c-1974
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Physical description
Wedding dress of cream organdy with a fitted bodice long sleeves, a tiered cape effect forming a V-shape into waist in the centre front. Neckline finished with four pearl buttons, small pointed collar with self tie. Wide flared skirt with peplum.