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The Fruits of Passion scarf

Matthew FLINN (designer)
The Fruits of Passion scarf
 1989

Medium
screenprinted silk

Measurements
108.0 × 108.0 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1998
© Public domain

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria

Accession Number
1998.61

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest

Physical description
The large, square silk scarf is printed in multicolour. The central motif is a large bowl of fruit, surrounded by four pairs of hands, trying to touch the contents. A large chain motif in gold forms the outer border. The edges are finished with handstitches

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