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Myochrome meccano maximus

JENNY BANNISTER, Melbourne (fashion house), Jenny BANNISTER (designer)
Myochrome meccano maximus
 1983

Medium
leather, metal

Measurements
(a) 92.0 cm (centre back) 48.0 cm (waist, flat) (dress)
(b) 11.0 × 132.0 cm (belt)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of the artist, 1998
© Jenny Bannister

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria

Inscription
(a) label, machine sewn inside back neck, woven in gold metallic thread on black cotton: Jenny Bannister

Accession Number
1998.200.a-b

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

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