Cowhide jerkin and dress
1997 {World International collection, spring-summer 1997-98}
Medium
leather (cowhide), horn
Measurements
(a) 109.0 cm (centre back) 41.0 cm (waist, flat) (jerkin)
(b) 105.5 cm (centre back) 42.5 cm (waist, flat) (dress)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased NGV Foundation, 2009
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Auckland, New Zealand
Inscription
(a) label, centre back neckline, woven in black on white acetate: WORLD / NEW ZEALAND
Accession Number
2009.59.a-b
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Physical description
(a) Sleeveless brown and white cowhide jerkin with round neck. Fastens with one brown horn toggle at the centre neck. Design markings in biro and felt tip pen still visible on inside.
(b) Sleeveless black and white cowhide shift dress with round neck. Approximately knee length.