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Bomb knit cardigan

SHRUBBERY, Melbourne (fashion house), Sara THORN (designer), Bruce SLORACH (designer)
Bomb knit cardigan
 1983

Medium
cotton, rayon, wool, metal

Measurements
55.0 cm (centre back) 76.0 cm (sleeve length)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1997

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria

Inscription
label, centre back neckline, woven in black and red on white: SARA THORN / SHRUBBERY / BRUCE SLORACH

Accession Number
1997.2

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Short, collarless knit cardigan. Black ground with design of blue vine with red and white heads and missiles. Fastenes with cast metal buttons of robot and 18th century faces.

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