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Scarf dress

MAGG, Melbourne (manufacturer), Zara HOLT (designer)
Scarf dress
 (c. 1975)

Medium
silk

Measurements
110.0 cm (centre back) 35.0 cm (waist, flat)

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

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria

Inscription
label, centre back, printed in black on white polyester: miss magg / TOORAK MELBOURNE

Accession Number
1997.217

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
The sleeveless dress is constructed from four scarves. The bodice has a plunging "V" neckline and the skirt with floating panels has a handkerchief style hemline, with hand rolled and stitched edges. The silk scarves are dyed in hot pink, orange and yellow colours and feature large amorphic shaped patterns. The fabric surface is delicateley patterned overall with feathering created by a combination of handpainting and resist printing techniques. The dress has a centre back zip fastening.

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