Tie front dress
1999 {summer, Project 2}
Medium
wool
Measurements
1170.0 cm (centre back) 37.0 cm (waist, flat)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 2005
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Australia
Inscription
label, centre back, woven in white on black synthetic fabric: PROJECT
label, proper left side seam, printed in ink on white acetate: (woolmark) / PURE / NEW WOOL / DRY CLEAN ONLY
Accession Number
2005.482
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Physical description
Equestrian print wool dress with cap sleeves, front tie fastening and calf length A-line skirt. The bodice is constructed from a single panel of fabric, joined by a single seam down centre front. The innovative tie front décolleté forms the opening and closure of the dress. The skirt section attaches at the waistline and descends in an A-line shape to mid-calf.