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Mini dress

Mini dress
 (c. 1967)

Medium
nylon, metal
Measurements
87.0 cm (centre back) 34.5 cm (waist, flat)
Place/s of Execution
Sydney, New South Wales
Inscription
label, centre back neckline, woven in white on black polyester: designed by / merivale
label, centre back neckline, printed in black on white cotton: XSSW
label, centre back neckline, printed in black on white cotton: (care instructions)
Accession Number
2008.527
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Eve Burchill, 2008
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Gallery location
Gallery 11
Level 2, NGV Australia
Physical description
Black polyester mini dress with high turtleneck, long sleeves and wide, high, waistband. The bodice and skirt are loosely gathered onto the waistband. The blouson sleeves finish in elongated cuffs each fastening with six buttons. The dress fastens at rear with a long metal zip down centre back.