Wharf wear
1980
Medium
cotton, metal, synthetic fur, cotton thread, synthetic polymer paint
Measurements
(a) 79.0 cm (centre back) 33.0 cm (waist, flat) (variable) (top)
(b) 77.3 cm (outer leg) 32.0 cm (waist, flat) (trousers)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of the artist, 2006
© Katie Pye
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Sydney, New South Wales
Accession Number
2006.441.a-b
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Physical description
(a) Corset style top in lilac canvas with overlay of brown fishing net, blue hand-painted areas, cord lacing at sides and pink faux fur collar. The bodice forms a V-shaped panel with cord shoulder straps and matching lacing along the side edges. The top is worn over the trousers and extends underneath the crotch to fasten with a strap and ring behind.
(b) Hand-dyed mauve and musk cotton mesh knickerbockers with canvas panel detail at either side. Each panel features splashes of colour; blue, pink, white and rust. The trousers are fitted to a narrow waistband with small pleats either side of CB and fasten with a short metal zip and press stud at centre front.