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Christmas Card - From Prue Acton Australia, Christmas Tree, circa 1960s - 1980s Reg. No: SH 942686

Summary:: Christmas Card featuring a Christmas Tree by Prue Acton, made circa 1960s - 1980s. This is an example of a company greeting card produced by Prue Acton Australia which were probably sent to overseas clients and suppliers.
Description:: Buff coloured card with traditional image of a green Christmas tree with pink coloured trims. Pink and red parcels are at the base of the tree. The card folds in two at the centre of the tree.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 1994

Discipline:	History
Dimensions:	15.00 cm (Height), 23.00 cm (Length)

Tagged with:	clothing, fashion, fashion design, fashion industry, correspondence, christmas cards, business networking
Themes this item is part of:	Clothing & Textiles Collection, Domestic & Community Life Collection
Primary Classification:	COMMERCE & RETAILING
Secondary Classification:	Clothing & Fashion
Tertiary Classification:	greeting cards
Inscriptions:	Front at top of tree: MERRY CHRISTMAS. Under tree: AUSTRALIA/PRUE ACTON AND STAFF.
Designer:	Ms Prue Acton, Victoria, Australia, circa 1960s-1980s
Place & Date Made:	Australia, circa 1960s - 1980s
Sender:	Prue Acton Pty Ltd, Victoria, Australia, circa 1960s - 1980s
References:	RMIT Collection