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- A Manufacturer Melbourne, Australia
- A Designer Melbourne, Australia
- A User Melbourne, Australia
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Dress - Prue Acton, Mini, Black Wool Crepe, 1967
Reg. No: SH 942000
- Summary:
- This mini dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1967. It was worn by Prue Acton, and was featured in photographs and newspaper articles. It was also worn by a model, under coat 94.2004, for Prue Acton's 25th Anniversary Parade in 1988.
- Description:
- Long sleeved black woollen crepe mini dress with fitted bodice and flared skirt. The Peter-pan collar and sleeve cuffs are in white terylene and attached with press studs. Twelve filigree silver buttons are attached to centre front bodice from neck to waist. The centre back is zippered from the neck to below the waist. The lining is dark green polyester.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 1994
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 77.00 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: | outerwear |
| Inscriptions: | Label inside back collar: Prue Acton/ AUSTRALIA Label inside back collar: 34 Label upper left bodice seam: 12 |
| Manufacturer: | Prue Acton Pty. Ltd. (and/or Contractors), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1967 |
| Designer: | Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1967 |
| User: | Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1967-1988 |
| References: | RMIT Collection |
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