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2007/110/1 Swatches (13), screenprinted, cotton / card / metal, designed by Adrienne Higgs / Daniel Higgs, made by Scribbly Graphics, Thirlmere, New South Wales, Australia, 1980-2002. Click to enlarge.
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Textile swatches by Scribbly Graphics

Graphic artist, Adrienne Higgs, designed this series of screen-printed swatches as part of her range of children's clothing and accessories, called 'Scribbly Graphics'. She established the company in 1978, designing printed paper items before turning to fabric printing in the early 1980s. In 1987, Higgs' husband, Norman, joined the business to manage production. His arrival coincided with a decision to concentrate on a range of children's clothing with colourful designs illustrating the antics …

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Object No.

2007/110/1

Object Statement

Swatches (13), screenprinted, cotton / card / metal, designed by Adrienne Higgs / Daniel Higgs, made by Scribbly Graphics, Thirlmere, New South Wales, Australia, 1980-2002

Physical Description

Swatches (13), screen printed cotton, designed by Adrienne Higgs and Daniel Higgs, made by Scribbly Graphics, Thirlmere, New South Wales, Australia, 1980-2002

A collection of 13 screen printed, cotton swatches illustrating Australian animals. The swatches are separated into bundles, held together with white card and staples. The card features hand-written design notes and contact details for Scribbly Graphics.

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https://ma.as/367196

Source

Credit Line

Gift of Adrienne Higgs, 2007

Acquisition Date

22 August 2007

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