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- A Manufacturer Melbourne, Australia
- A Designer Melbourne, Australia
- A Place & Date Used Melbourne, Australia
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Dress - Prue Acton, Black Lace Maxi, 1967
Reg. No: SH 942379
- Summary:
- This mini dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1967.
According to the donor, it was a very early dress in Swiss voile from Japan, possibly sewn by Eileen Lorraine. It is typical of the 'Victoriana' look then popular. Lines are a typical design feature for Prue Acton. - Description:
- Maxi length long-sleeved fitted dress in black cotton voile (by Mettler?). Transparent bodice and sleeves are trimmed with black lace. Rows of lace also from the knee down. Fastened at the back with a nylon zip.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 1994
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 128.00 cm (Height) |
More information
| Tagged with: | clothing, fashion, fashion design, fashion industry, women s clothing |
| Themes this item is part of: | Clothing & Textiles Collection, Domestic & Community Life Collection |
| Primary Classification: | CLOTHING |
| Secondary Classification: | Female |
| Tertiary Classification: | outerwear |
| Manufacturer: | Prue Acton Pty. Ltd. (and/or Contractors), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1965 |
| Designer: | Eileen Lorraine, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1965 |
| Place & Date Used: | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, post 1965 |
| References: | RMIT Collection |
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