DRESS, Emu Leather
H1988.236
Black and tan loose fitting sheath style dress; mid-calf length; slit at left calf; rear opening, with one suede covered button; padded dacron shoulders; round necked; lined in black polyester taffeta; the tan emu leather overlays the black suede, and builds up in a series of rainbow shaped arcs from the hem of the dress to the left shoulder, creating an effect of layering and depth. The tag reads "Emu / Tech"; on the inside "Code / 2BK13 / Aboriginal art / suede dress from / the Outback / Collection / Size / 12 / with feature / Emu leather / Price / $1400". Leather label, gold on black inside the left shoulder of the dress reads "KALAYA / Dreske-Somoff / AUSTRALIA".
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1988.236 |
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| Accession Date: | 26 Apr 1988 |
Material
| Metal | leather, suede, polyester, metal |
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| Polyester/Textile |
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| Suede/Leather |
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| Leather |
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| Polyester/Synthetic/Polymer |
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| Metal/Metal |
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| Leather/Leather |
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Measurement
| length | 1270mm |
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| width | 1320mm |
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