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Patchwork jacket

Patchwork jacket
 1988

Medium
screenprinted cotton
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1997
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
screenprinted cotton
Measurements
51.0 cm (centre back) 80.0 cm (sleeve length)
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Inscription
label, inside centre back, woven in orange and purple polyester on black polyester: SARA THORN/ ABYSS STUDIO / BRUCE SLORACH
Accession Number
1997.17
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1997
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Long sleeve jean-style jacket in white cotton canvas with zip-up hood. Combined patchwork of different screenprinted panels in bright pink, yellow, black and purple. Designs include cow hide print, robot/bee and mermaid/mask prints.

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