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Bolero

Bolero
(c. 1953)

Medium
wool, silk (thread, lining), metallic thread, glass (diamantés), paste (beads), metal

Measurements
44.3 cm (centre back) 12.0 cm (sleeve length)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through the NGV Foundation from the wardrobe of Mrs Mavis Powell by her daughter Mrs Angela Wood, Fellow, 2001

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Paris, France

Inscription
label, centre back neckline, woven in black on white silk: PIERRE BAMAIN / PARIS
inscribed in ink on white silk tape on reverse: No (o double underlined) 17103 S
label, centre back neckline, inscribed in ink on cotton tape: No 17103

Accession Number
2001.218

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

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