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ABYSS STUDIO, Melbourne (fashion house), Sara THORN (designer), Bruce SLORACH (designer)
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 1988

Medium
screenprinted cotton

Measurements
69.0 cm (centre back) 51.0 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, printed in red and black on white cotton: Sara Thorn & / Abyss! / Bruce Slorach

Accession Number
1997.16

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Long sleeve top in cotton with red front, green sleeves, grey underarm inserts and back panel. Red area printed with the word 'Abyss' surrounded by a continuous line design featuring masks and faces. The green and grey areas are printed in black, grey and blue with coin shapes, ancient figures, plant and abstract designs.

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