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Troppo print shirt

SHRUBBERY, Melbourne (fashion house), Sara THORN (designer), Bruce SLORACH (designer)
Troppo print shirt
 1985

Medium
screenprinted cotton

Measurements
83.5 cm (centre back) 80.0 cm (sleeve length)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1997

Reproduction requests

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria

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

Accession Number
1997.10

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Long sleeve cotton shirt, printed with a multi-motif design combining heads, eyes and flora in black on white ground.

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