Collection Online
Suit; comprising jacket and skirt
Medium
polyester, acetate, feathers
Measurements
(a) 76.0 cm (centre back) 63.0 cm (sleeve length) (jacket)
(b) 55.0 cm (centre back) 34.5 cm (waist) (skirt)
Place/s of Execution
Paris, France
Accession Number
2001.534.a-b
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Rosslynd Piggot, 2001
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
The double-breasted jacket of black polyester with a 'crinkled' surface treatment is cut to sit below the hipline. It has a wide notched lapel and a wide cummerbund-style belt fastening with two self-covered buttons and held in place with four floating belt loops. The jacket fastens with three sets of buttons and has a deep pocket with flap on each side panel. The matching skirt has a narrow yoke and fixed waistband and features a deep decorative hemline of black feathers.