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Dress - Prue Acton, Mini, Black Wool, 1967
Reg. No: SH 942001
- Summary:
- This mini dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1967. It and another version with different lace collar featured in photos of the donor in newspaper clippings in mid 1967. According to donor it was worn with a fur trimmed coat, sombrero hat and white stockings.
- Description:
- Long-sleeved black wool mini dress. Lace collar and cuffs in ecru cotton. Dress is lined with black polyester and zip fastened at back.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 1994
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 93.40 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: | outerwear |
| Inscriptions: | Label inside back collar: Prue Acton/ AUSTRALIA Label on back of neckline: 34 |
| Manufacturer: | Prue Acton Pty. Ltd. (and/or Contractors), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1967 |
| Designer: | Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1967 |
| User: | Ms Prue Acton, 1967 or later |
| References: | RMIT Collection |
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