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Trophy - Special Citation, David Jones Awards for Fashion Excellence, Prue Acton, 1978
Reg. No: SH 942245
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- Summary:
- This trophy was awarded to the donor in 1978 by Sydney department store David Jones as a special citation for Designer P.M. (clothing) as part of their Awards for Fashion Excellence.
David Jones stores were not present in Melbourne at the time of this award. - Description:
- Bronze figurine with facial feature mounted on wooden block. A brass plaque inscribed is attached to the front of the block. At the back is a brass plaque with the sculptor's name and details.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 1994
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 32.00 cm (Height), 8.00 cm (Width), 9.00 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | clothing, fashion, fashion design, fashion industry, retailing, women s clothing |
| Themes this item is part of: | Clothing & Textiles Collection, Domestic & Community Life Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COMMERCE & RETAILING |
| Secondary Classification: | Clothing & Fashion |
| Tertiary Classification: | awards |
| Inscriptions: | Engraved into brass plaque on front: DAVID JONES/ AWARD FOR/ FASHION EXCELLENCE/ 1978/ A SPECIAL CITATION FOR/ DESIGNER P.M./ TO PRUE ACTON On brass plaque: HEAD & FIGURE/SERIES II/NOEL GRAY/1978 7/10. |
| Artist: | Noel Gray, 1978 |
| Awarded By: | David Jones Limited, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1978 |
| Awarded To: | Prue Acton, Australia, 1978 |
| References: | RMIT Collection |
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