(a) 64.0 cm (centre back) 65.5 cm (sleeve length) (jacket) (b) 105.5 cm (outer leg) 29.0 cm (waist, flat) (trousers)
Inscription
(a) label, centre back neckline, woven in black on white synthetic fabric: Christian Dior / HAUTE COUTURE / PARIS (b) label, right seamline, woven in black on white synthetic fabric: Christian Dior / HAUTE COUTURE / PARIS
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program, 2019
Navy blue and white pin stripe wool suit comprising, jacket and wide leg trousers.
(a) Jacket with shawl collar, and asymmetrical fabric covered double bow over single breasted press stud fastening and row of five hook and eye fastenings. Lined in navy blue silk.
(b) Wide leg trousers attached to narrow waistband with short metal zip fastening and proper left side seam. Lined in navy blue silk.