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Shirt

Shirt
 (c. 1977)

Medium
cotton
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Beverly and Anthony Knight, 1992
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
cotton
Measurements
88.0 cm (centre back) 52.5 cm (sleeve length)
Place/s of Execution
Sydney, New South Wales
Inscription
label, centre back neckline, woven in red on black acetate: (map of Australia) / Flamingo Park
Accession Number
CT17-1992
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Beverly and Anthony Knight, 1992
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Long-sleeved shirt with turn down collar, cuffs and fastening down the front with six buttons. Black ground decorated with Aboriginal style motifs in cream and brown.

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