Fried egg outfit
1987
Medium
screenprinted cotton crepe, plastic
Measurements
(a) 46.0 cm (centre back) 64.0 cm (sleeve length) (blouse)
(b) 112.0 cm (centre, back) 33.0 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased NGV Foundation, 2009
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Inscription
(a) label, centre back neck, printed in black and red ink on white polyester: Plain / Jane (against side profile of lips smoking cigarette).
(b) label, proper right side of seam, printed in black and red ink on white polyester: Plain / Jane (against side profile of lips smoking cigarette).
Accession Number
2009.18.a-b
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Physical description
Women’s outfit comprising blouse and skirt. Both are screenprinted on cotton crepe in black and yellow “fried egg” design on white ground.
(a) Women’s long-sleeve blouse in black and yellow “fried egg” design on white ground with round neck and wide black collar that splits into two at the back. Features contrast black cuffs that each fasten with three black buttons. Sleeves and waist feature bands of gathered elastic and blouse fastens with seven black buttons down centre front.
(b) Women’s a-line, maxi style skirt in black and yellow “fried egg” design on white ground. Features wide black contrast trim around waist and five black buttons down centre front.