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Tusk dress

CHRISTOPHER GRAF, Melbourne (fashion house), Christopher GRAF (designer)
Tusk dress
 winter 1999

Medium
wool crepe, acetate, metal

Measurements
62.0 cm (centre back) 33.5 cm (waist, flat)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of the artist, 2011
© Christopher Graf

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria

Inscription
label, centre back, embroidered in gold metallic thread on black acetate: Christopher / GRAF

Accession Number
2011.66

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
Rose pink and red sleeveless A-line dress cut with large graduated tusk-like red inserts. Fastens with zip at centre back.

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