Women's swimsuit
(1982)
Medium
nylon/lycra
Measurements
(centre front) (waist, flat)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Speedo Group Ltd, 1991
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Australia
Inscription
swing tag, printed and handwritten in black felt pen: 1982 / BRISBANE / COMMONWEALTH / GAMES / NYLON/LYCRA / SUPERBACK / WOMENS 12
Accession Number
CT46-1991
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
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