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Coat - Prue Acton, Midi, Tweed, circa 1966
Reg. No: SH 942393
- Summary:
- This coat was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in circa1966. Originally worn by the donor. Early midi length which followed the mini length in the early-mid 1960s.
- Description:
- Brown woollen tweed midi length coat. The design is double-breasted with 8 leather buttons and the collar has wide reveres. Two flap pockets are at the side. The back is split from lower back to hem and decorated with 3 leather buttons. The back is belted with 2 leather buttons attached.The lining is brown rayon.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 1994
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 112.00 cm (Height) |
More information
| Tagged with: | clothing, fashion, fashion design, fashion industry |
| Themes this item is part of: | Clothing & Textiles Collection, Domestic & Community Life Collection, Prue Acton, Fashion Designer (1943- ), Prue Acton, Fashion Designer (1943- ) |
| Primary Classification: | CLOTHING |
| Secondary Classification: | Female |
| Tertiary Classification: | outerwear |
| Inscriptions: | Label inner back lining: 34 |
| Manufacturer: | Prue Acton Pty. Ltd. (and/or Contractors), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1965-1967 |
| Designer: | Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1965-1967 |
| User: | Ms Prue Acton, 1965 or later |
| References: | RMIT Collection |
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