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Shield

FRANCES BURKE FABRICS, Melbourne (manufacturer), Frances BURKE (designer)
Shield
 (1960s)

Medium
screenprinted cotton

Measurements
72.0 × 123.0 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by Dr. Frances Burke, 1989
© Courtesy RMIT Design Archives

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria

Accession Number
CT85-1989

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
Tan, black and beige screenprint representing two large shields and centre motif. Large positive repeat of diamonds, lines and spots.

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