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Bag

Bag
 1989

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

Artwork Details

Medium
screenprinted cotton, nylon, plastic
Measurements
48.0 × 38.0 × 14.0 cm
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Inscription
label, front, woven in red and black polyester on white polyester: SARA THORN / ABYSS STUDIO / BRUCE SLORACH
Accession Number
1997.22
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1997
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Backpack-style bag in black canvas, with upper surface a laminated white canvas 'Polka-dot' design (1986) in red and black depicting angel heads, coins and pirates. The bag has two padded shoulder straps, a large front pocket and a zip running around the outside edge. The top loop and adjustable straps are black woven nylon, fastened with plastic buckles.

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