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Psycho clown t-shirt

FUNK ESSENTIALS, Melbourne (fashion house), Sara THORN (designer), Bruce SLORACH (designer)
Psycho clown t-shirt
 1993

Medium
screenprinted cotton

Measurements
70.0 cm (centre back) 22.5 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 red, brown and grey on white polyester: FUNK / M / essentials

Accession Number
1997.36

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
T-shirt in purple cotton with a stylised letter 'F' printed in orange, black and grey on upper back. Front panel printed with a design of a clown holding a gun, reclining on an orange and green polka dot inflatable animal. Initials 'B.S' included in design.

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