Medium
silk (satin)
Measurements
71.0 cm (centre back) 34.0 cm (waist, flat)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, Victorian Foundation for Living Australian Artists, 2008
© Courtesy of the artist
Gallery location
Not on display
Place/s of Execution
Australia
Inscription
label, centre back, woven in white on black acetate: Akira
label, centre back, woven in white on black acetate: 2
Accession Number
2008.558
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
Strapless cream satin dress with asymmetrical hemline. The front is smocked between under bust and lower hip, drawing up the fabric into a draped fullness at the right proper hip. The dress fastens centre back with an invisible zip.
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