Collection Online
Medium
rayon, nylon, spandex, dacron, paint, polyester
Measurements
(a) 67.0 cm (centre back) 62.0 cm (sleeve length)
(b) 35.0 cm (waist) 97.0 cm (centre back)
(c) 63.5 cm (centre back) 60.0 cm (sleeve length)
(d) 36.0 × 57.0 cm
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Inscription
(a) label, woven in polyester, inside centre back: FOOL
(b) label, woven in polyester, inside centre back: FOOL
(c) label, woven in polyester, inside centre back: FOOL
(d) -
Accession Number
1997.300.a-d
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1997
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
a) The jacket in stretch jersey, is a patchwork construction featuring burgundy red, orange and yellow colours. The jacket has fitted long sleeves and fastens down the centre front with a zip fastener. b) The matching skirt in orange, red and burgundy curved sections, is full length with an elastic waistband. c) The top in orange nylon has a high roll collar and long fitted sleeves. e) The oversized wig is made from dacron, attached to a small scull cap and painted overall in bright yellow. A band of camouflage print jersey wraps around the centre, creating an asymmetrical shape.