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ABYSS STUDIO, Melbourne (fashion house), Sara THORN (designer), Bruce SLORACH (designer)
Dress
 winter 1985

Medium
cotton (jaquard), metal, satin

Measurements
82.0 cm (centre back) 41.0 cm (waist, flat)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased NGV Foundation, 2014

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

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label, centre back neckline, white, silver and blue woven on black synthetic label: *SARA THORN* / ABYSS / BRUCE SLORACH

Accession Number
2014.536

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

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