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Dress - Prue Acton, Pinafore, Lime Linen, 1969
Reg. No: SH 942014
- Summary:
- This dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1969. It was worn by the donor with a polo neck jumper (possibly in the Museum's collection SH 942291) and white belt. Donor was photographed wearing this outfit for a story in the Chadstone Progress newspaper, dated 5th November 1969, on the opening of her comestic company.
- Description:
- Lime green linen mini pinafore dress with zippered pockets on sides of skirt. The garment is lined with lime green polyester. The centre back opening is zippered from neck to buttocks.
- 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 |
| Manufacturer: | Prue Acton Pty. Ltd. (and/or Contractors), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1969 |
| Designer: | Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1969 |
| User: | Ms Prue Acton, 1969 or later |
| References: | RMIT Collection |
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