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Medium
screenprinted cotton, leather
Measurements
49.0 × 45.5 × 0.7 cm
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Inscription
label, front, woven in white and black on red polyester: Abyss / Thorn Slorach
Accession Number
1997.31
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1997
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Backpack style bag in cotton jersey and drill fabric. One side is red and has been printed with pink, black, and white to represent a row of five feet wearing fetish style high heeled shoes, each bearing a letter from the word 'Abyss'. The back is printed in pink, black and white to represent parts of a cut-out doll, the bottom corners are reinforced with black leather. The drawstring is purple cotton cording.