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Suit - Prue Acton, Black Wool, `Rich Hippy', 1971
Reg. No: SH 942147
- Summary:
- This suit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1975. It was originally worn by the donor.
It was later worn by a model at the donor's 25th anniversary parade in 1988. - Description:
- Two piece outfit consisting of a black woollen skirt and jacket:
(1) Black woollen A-line skirt. The lower skirt is appliqued with furnishing braid and tassels surround the hemline.
(2) Short-sleeved matching jacket with braid trimming on all edges. The front is fastened with 3 small gold chains and six tassels. Lining for both garments is black rayon. - Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 1994
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 71.00 cm (Height) |
More information
| Tagged with: | clothing, fashion, fashion design, fashion industry, women s clothing |
| Themes this item is part of: | Prue Acton, Fashion Designer (1943- ), Clothing & Textiles Collection, Domestic & Community Life Collection |
| Primary Classification: | CLOTHING |
| Secondary Classification: | Female |
| Tertiary Classification: | ensembles |
| Inscriptions: | Label inside back of jacket: 34 |
| Manufacturer: | Prue Acton Pty. Ltd. (and/or Contractors), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1971 |
| Designer: | Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1971 |
| User: | Prue Acton, Australia, 1971 or later |
| References: | RMIT Collection |
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