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2009/43/1-1/1 Photographic print, black and white, model Pauline Kiernan stands alongside a couch wearing Theo Haskin evening gown, photograph by Bruno Benini, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1956. Click to enlarge.
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Photograph of Pauline Kiernan by Bruno Benini

In this 1956 photograph, one of Bruno Benini's first and favorite fashion shots, model Pauline Kiernan wears a strapless sheath evening gown by Theo Haskin of Salon Milano, Melbourne.

Pauline Kiernan was a very successful Australian model. Originally from Armidale in rural northern New South Wales, she worked as a nurse before being encouraged by Sydney photographer John Hearder to pursue a modeling career. After attending June Dally-Watkin's school, Kiernan travelled to London in October …

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Photographs displayed at 'Bruno Benini: fashion images 1956-1976' exhibition at RMIT
1956-1976

Summary

Object No.

2009/43/1-1/1

Object Statement

Photographic print, black and white, model Pauline Kiernan stands alongside a couch wearing Theo Haskin evening gown, photograph by Bruno Benini, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1956

Physical Description

Photographic print, black and white, model Pauline Kiernan stands alongside a couch wearing Theo Haskin evening gown, photograph by Bruno Benini, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1956

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https://ma.as/398770

Dimensions

Height

610 mm

Width

509 mm

Depth

2 mm

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