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Evening kaftan

MAGG, Melbourne (manufacturer), Zara HOLT (designer)
Evening kaftan
 (c. 1968)

Medium
silk

Measurements
155.5 cm (centre back) 35.0 cm (sleeve length)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Mrs Patricia Davies AM, Member 1997

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria

Inscription
label, centre back, woven in black on white polyester and cotton: Magg / TOORAK MELBOURNE

Accession Number
1997.216

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest

Physical description
The full length evening kaftan, has a round neckline with three-quarter length flared sleeves and a slight train. The silk fabric is woven in wide diagonal stripes, in black and white, accentuating the A-line shape of the dress.

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