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FUNK ESSENTIALS, Melbourne (fashion house), Sara THORN (designer), Bruce SLORACH (designer)
Jacket
 1992

Medium
screenprinted cotton, elastic

Measurements
69.0 cm (centre back) 79.5 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 neckline, woven in white and black on red polyester: FUNK inc / funkessentials

Accession Number
1997.33

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Long sleeve jacket in black cotton with front zip fastening and two buttons at the collar. Two pockets placed on the front, elastic inserts in the waistband and cuffs. Front left chest printed with 'Funk inc / funk essentials' in white and orange. The back panel has a design printed in white, yellow, red and blue, of an abstract figure framed by a coiled snake.

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