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Sara Thorn, Melbourne (fashion house)
Abyss Studio, Melbourne (fashion house)
Sara Thorn (designer)
Bruce Slorach (designer)
Suit and bra 1984; (1987) {or (1988)}
wool, rayon, polycotton, Lycra, metal
(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)
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased NGV Foundation, 2014
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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)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased NGV Foundation, 2014
Gallery location
Not on display
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
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