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Suit

Suit
 1993 {Jet set rock 'n' roll collection autumn-winter}

Medium
cotton, elastane, lycra, plastic, metal
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1993
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
cotton, elastane, lycra, plastic, metal
Measurements
(a) 79.0 cm (centre back) 62.0 cm (sleeve length) (jacket)
(b) 72.0 cm (centre back) 65.0 cm (sleeve length) (shirt)
(c) 77.0 cm (centre back) 64.0 cm (sleeve length) (top)
(d) 116.0 cm (outer leg) 89.0 cm (waist, flat) (trousers)
Place/s of Execution
Sydney, New South Wales
Inscription
(a) label, inside left proper, woven in white on black acetate: MORRISSEY / EDMISTON / SYDNEY
label, inside left proper, printed in black on white cotton: (medium)
(b) label, inside left proper, woven in white on green acetate: MORRISSEY / EDMISTON / SYDNEY
(c) label, inside left proper, woven in white on green acetate: MORRISSEY / EDMISTON / SYDNEY
(d) label, centre back waistband, woven in white on black on black acetate: MORRISSEY / EDMISTON / SYDNEY
Accession Number
CT14.a-d-1993
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1993
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display

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