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Medium
cotton, polyester, plastic
Measurements
(a) 37.5 cm (centre back) 32.0 cm (waist, flat) (dress)
(b) 24.0 × 19.0 cm (knickers)
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Accession Number
CT85.a-b-1983
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr and Mrs Anthony Ganim, 1983
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
(a) Sleeveless dress with wide round padded and quilted neckline and border at hem. The dress is made with white polyester cotton, with red binding at neck and along top of hem border. The neckline and hem border are decorated with parallel rows of red machine stitching and appliqué green Christmas tree motifs. Fastening centre back with three red plastic buttons. (b) Plain red cotton knickers with elasticised waistband and legs. Central seam front and back.