Terms and conditions of use
Suit
winter 1986
Medium
wool, cotton, metal
Measurements
(a) 59.0 cm (centre back) 55.0 cm (sleeve length) (jacket)
(b) 6.0 × 73.0 cm (belt)
(c) 44.0 cm (centre back) 34.0 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of the artist, 2007
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Inscription
(a) label, centre back neck, woven in brown on black acetate: BRIGHID / LEHMANN
(c) label, centre back waist, woven in brown on black acetate: BRIGHID / LEHMANN
Accession Number
2007.790.a-c
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
Three piece red wool suit comprising jacket, belt and skirt. The fitted jacket is broad-shouldered with a contrasting polo neck in black cotton rib, long sleeves and fastens at centre front with a long metal zip. The front panels feature two decorative metal zips at each breast pocket, vertical darts and a small scissor split. The jacket is cinched at the waist with a matching fabric belt - fastening at centre front - and finishes at the hip line. The short, narrow skirt finishes mid-thigh and fastens with a short zip.