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Coat

MAGG, Melbourne (fashion house), Zara HOLT (chief designer)
Coat
 (c. 1970)

Medium
wool, silk, wood

Measurements
137.0 cm (centre back) 59.0 cm (sleeve length)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Anthea Ball in memory of Mrs Gladys Ball, 2004

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria

Inscription
label, inner neckline, woven in black on white cotton: MAGG / MELBOURNE / SYDNEY / 10

Accession Number
2004.796

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Full-length cream bonclé coat with a woven red and blue check and contrast patchwork appliqué in blue, red, cream and burgundy checks. The coat has long sleeves with button details at the cuffs, a high rounded collar and lapel, two concealed pockets and is double breasted, fastening with 4 circular blue plastic buttons and 2 hidden press studs at front. The skirt and bodice sections are separate, with the lower section featuring small gathers at the hipline. The coat is fully lined in cream silk.

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