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Suit and bra

Suit and bra
 1984; (1987) {or (1988)}

Medium
wool, rayon, polycotton, Lycra, metal
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased NGV Foundation, 2014
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
wool, rayon, polycotton, Lycra, metal
Measurements
(a) 57.0 cm (centre back) 50.0cm (sleeve length) (jacket)
(b) 56.5 (centre back) 36.0 cm (waist, flat) (singlet)
(c) 27.0 cm (height) 71.0 cm (width) (bra)
(d) 45.0 cm (centre back) 32.0 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
Inscription
(a) label, centre back neckline, red and black woven on white synthetic fibre: SARA THORN / ABYSS STUDIO / BRUCE SLORACH
(b) label, centre back neckline, red and black woven on white synthetic fibre: SARA THORN / ABYSS STUDIO / BRUCE SLORACH
(c) label, centre back neckline, red and black woven on white synthetic fibre: SARA THORN / ABYSS STUDIO / BRUCE SLORACH
(d) label, centre back, printed black on white synthetic fibre: A / ABYSS STUDIO
Accession Number
2014.531.a-d
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased NGV Foundation, 2014
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

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