Dress
1985 {The Beach Party Sirens Collection}
Medium
cotton, silk (organza), metal
Measurements
75.0 cm (centre back) 36.0 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
Inscription
label, centre front neckline, woven in black on white polyester: SIRENS
label, right underarm, printed in red on white cotton: 12
label, right underarm, printed in black on white cotton : 100% / cotton
label, right underarm, printed in red on white cotton: (care instructions)
Accession Number
2008.574
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Physical description
Knee-length, hot pink, polished cotton dress with short raglan sleeves.
Features pink silk organza back insert, exaggerated shoulders with large fabric tied bow at back waist, and princess line silhouette.
Fastens down centre front with seven gold-coloured buttons