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Sirens (fashion house)
Kara Baker (designer)
Dress 1984 {The Samoan Sirens Collection}
cotton, metal, acetate
116.5 cm (centre back) 32.0 cm (waist, flat)
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased 2008
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Dress
1984
The Samoan Sirens Collection
Medium
cotton, metal, acetate
Measurements
116.5 cm (centre back) 32.0 cm (waist, flat)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased 2008
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Accession Number
2008.573
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
Long cotton dress in red, white, and black Samoan screen-printed fabric.
The forties influenced dress features an off the shoulder V neckline with pleated over-bodice, large puff sleeves and a long narrow skirt with peplum, forming an extended ruffle down side seam to hem.
Split at rear back of skirt and fastens with a long metal zip down centre back. Fully lined with black acetate.