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Blinky

FLAMINGO PARK, Sydney (manufacturer), Jenny KEE (designer), Jan AYRES (knitter)
Blinky
 (1977)

Medium
wool; handknit

Measurements
70.0 cm (centre back) 48.0 cm (sleeve length)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1986
© Jenny Kee

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Inscription
label, inside centre back, woven in red on black: Flamingo Park / Hand knits by Jenny Kee and Jan Ayres

Accession Number
CT25-1985

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest

Physical description
Hand knitted jumper, with long sleeves, black background, central front design of a red and white koala bear, green gums leaves and large yellow spots (balls of wattle) scattered across the front, back and sleeves, central back design of a red and white map of Australia.

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