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Evening gown
(c. 1939)
Medium
rayon cellulose crêpe, plastic sequins, metallic thread, cotton, metal
Measurements
155.0 cm (centre back) 35.0 cm (waist, flat)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased NGV Foundation, 2009
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
San Francisco, California, United States
Inscription
label, inside proper right side seam, woven in brown on white acetate: I. MAGNIN & CO / IMPORTERS
Accession Number
2009.54
Department
International 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
A black crepe evening gown, with fan-pleats to the bodice above midriff and side slit adorned with gold sequins and couched gold thread. Short cap sleeves with shoulder pads