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Hip frill
(c. 1954)

Medium
silk net, grosgrain ribbon, metal

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

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria from the wardrobe of Mrs Mavis Powell by her daughter Mrs Angela Wood, Member, 2000

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
(Paris), France

Inscription
none

Accession Number
2000.162

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
The hip padding consists of a narrow black grosgrain ribbon belt with double tiered layers of black tulle on each side which is secured at the waist with metal hook and loop fasteners.