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Evening dress

LA PETITE, Melbourne (fashion house), Pat RODGERS (designer)
Evening dress
 (c. 1958)

Medium
silk, cotton, sequins, glass (beads)

Measurements
137.5 cm (centre back) 58.0 cm (sleeve length)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr J. O. Wicking, 1999

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria

Inscription
label, inside proper right, woven in black on white cotton: La Petite / MODEL FROCKS / 165 COLLINS ST. / MELBOURNE

Accession Number
1999.451

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
The dress in heavy cream silk is cut with a Juliet bustline and falls in an A-line. The décolletage and sleeves are in sheer organza with delicate detailing. The sheer sleeves are elaborately decorated with applique lace, hand-embroidered with glass beads and sequins.

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