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Funky sister track top

ABYSS STUDIO, Melbourne (fashion house), Sara THORN (designer), Bruce SLORACH (designer)
Funky sister track top
 1989

Medium
screenprinted cotton, metallic thread

Measurements
89.0 cm (centre back) (including hood) 62.5 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 black polyester on white polyester: SARA THORN / ABYSS STUDIO / BRUCE SLORACH

Accession Number
1997.23

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Track top in cotton, with hood, long sleeves and front zip fastening. Black front and back, with red sleeves and gold and black sleeve inserts. Sleeves printed with the words 'Funky Sister' in gold and purple. Red and gold initials 'F/S' printed on the upper left front panel, 'Funky Sister' with depiction of hand and microphone printed centre back.

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