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Dress - Prue Acton, Mini, Check & Floral, circa 1967
Reg. No: SH 942399
- Summary:
- This dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in circa 1967.
It was originally worn by the donor, but not a favourite of hers. It was the period of hot-pants fashions. Transition time for the company - whether to stay with the young look or to move upmarket. - Description:
- Short-sleeved smock styly mini dress in multi-coloured check and floral patterns. Predominant colours are green, red and mustard. Front opening is fastened by coloured plastic buttons. Two patch pockets at the front.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 1994
| Discipline: | History |
More information
| Tagged with: | clothing, fashion, fashion design, fashion industry |
| Themes this item is part of: | Clothing & Textiles Collection, Domestic & Community Life Collection, Prue Acton, Fashion Designer (1943- ) |
| Primary Classification: | CLOTHING |
| Secondary Classification: | Female |
| Tertiary Classification: | outerwear |
| Inscriptions: | Fabric label sewn inside back of neck: 12, 34, 117 |
| Manufacturer: | Prue Acton Pty. Ltd. (and/or Contractors), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1966-1968 |
| Designer: | Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1966-1968 |
| User: | Prue Acton, 1966 or later |
| References: | RMIT collection |
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