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Coat - Prue Acton, Mini, Ginger Wool & Fox Fur, Altered, 1968
Reg. No: SH 942009
- Summary:
- This coat was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1968. It was originally maxi length but at an unknown date it was shortened to mini length.
- Description:
- Ginger coloured woollen double-breasted mini coat with mandarin collar deep fox- fur cuffs and 8 gold plastic buttons to fasten. The lining is ginger coloured rayon. The coat was originally maxi length but was shortened to mini length.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 1994
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 94.00 cm (Height) |
More information
| Tagged with: | clothing, fashion, fashion design, fashion industry, furs, 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 sewn into CB below collar: 34 Label sewn inside left shoulder: 42 |
| Manufacturer: | Prue Acton Pty. Ltd. (and/or Contractors), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1968 |
| Designer: | Ms Prue Acton, 1968 |
| References: | RMIT collection |
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Comments
I have a Genuine Prue Acton Woolen overcoat with either fox or rabit fur collar and cuffs. it is a long coat, black with red and cream large spots. Would you be interested in purcahsing it from me or do you not do this sort of thing. It was my great Aunts and is in immaculate condition.
Regards,Greer Tappert