Summary
Alternative Name(s): Garment Bag
Linen bag intended to be hung on a coathanger. Inscribed 'LOVE', with a psychedelic pattern. Made in the late 1960s to early 1970s. Designed by John Rodriquez, an influential Australian textile designer from the 1950s to 1970s. Screen printed by hand.
US artist Peter Max popularized the term 'love' as a graphic device on his iconic 1968 poster.
Physical Description
Mission brown and tan bag on off-whitel linen. Swirled pattern around central inscription. Bag is extended at top centre, with tapered shoulders. V-shaped opening at top. Brown trim around edges.
Significance
See Narrative 'John Rodriquez Textile Collection'.
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Patricia Rodriquez, 24 Jan 2006
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Artist
John Rodriquez, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1968-1973
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Place & Date Made
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Inscriptions
Text: in centre: 'LOVE'. Signed: 'Rodriquez'.
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
470 mm (Width), 720 mm (Height)
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References
Photocopies of old issues of Home Beautiful which display John's fabric designs have been offered by the donor. Newspaper cuttings showing clothes made from Rodriquez-designed fabrics.
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Keywords
Fabric Designs, Handcrafts, Screen Printing, Textiles, Innovation & Design
