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Lucas, Melbourne (fashion house)
Pierre Cardin, Paris (fashion house)
Pierre Cardin (designer)
Coat 1959
rayon, silk, acetate
110.5 cm (centre back) 36.5 cm (sleeve length)
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Ruth Wrexler, 2007
Photo: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
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Coat
1959
Medium
rayon, silk, acetate
Measurements
110.5 cm (centre back) 36.5 cm (sleeve length)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Ruth Wrexler, 2007
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Inscription
label, centre back neckline, printed in black on cream acetate: Pierre Cardin / PARIS / Reproduced in Australia by / LUCAS
label, front lining, printed in black on cream cotton: A33 / 92% RAYON / 8 SILK / (handwritten in pencil) 4660 / 3953 / 14 M.H.
Accession Number
2008.59
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 quarter length coat with wide neckline shaped with darts to sit away from the neck. The coat fastens centre front with large braid covered buttons and features welted buttonholes. The wide elbow length sleeves are pleated into the shoulder and finished with a fabric bow. The coat is fully lined with cream coloured acetate.