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ABYSS STUDIO, Melbourne (fashion house), Sara THORN (designer), Bruce SLORACH (designer)
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 1987

Medium
screenprinted cotton

Measurements
68.0 cm (centre back) 68.0 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, inside centre back, woven in red and green polyester on black polyester: SARA THORN / ABYSS / BRUCE SLORACH

Accession Number
1997.13

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Long sleeve semi-fitted cotton top with knit turtleneck and sleeve cuffs. Black ground fabric printed in silver and blue with a combination of vine and Celtic motifs. Central pattern includes a border with the words 'Were The Abyss Enters The Moyen Age'.

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