Taurus jacket and skirt
winter 1998
Medium
crepe (wool), acetate, velvet (cotton), satin (polyester)
Measurements
(a) 70.0 cm (centre back) 62.0 cm (sleeve length) (jacket)
(b) 47.0 cm (centre back) 32.0 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of the artist, 2011
© Christopher Graf
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Inscription
(a-b) label, centre back, embroidered in gold metallic thread on black acetate: Christopher / GRAF
Accession Number
2011.65.a-b
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
Jacket and skirt made of wool crepe.
(a) Fitted jacket cut with curved inset panels of velvet which are shaped over bust and across the collar extending, around to the back of jacket. Sweetheart shaped neckline with velvet inserts on reveres. Fastened centre front with four covered buttons and welted buttonholes. Lined with pink lining.
(b) Short flared skirt with welted pockets angled either side of front and trimmed with velvet. Fastens with a zip at centre back. Pink lining with ruffle along lower edge.