Dress
1969
Medium
acrylic, acetate, metal (fastening)
Measurements
93.5 cm (centre back) 60.0 cm (sleeve length)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs W. F. Ferguson MBE, 1995
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Dublin, Ireland
Inscription
label, centre back, woven in black on white synthetic fabric: A / Hand Tailored / MODEL BY / Henry White / OF DUBLIN
label, centre back, printed in black on white synthetic fabric: MADE IN REPUBIC OF IRELAND / 55% ACRYLIC / 45% ACETATE
label, centre back, printed in burgundy on white synthetic fabric: Imported / by / GEORGES / of Collins street
Accession Number
1995.703
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
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