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Waistcoat - Prue Acton, Black Velvet, 1969
Reg. No: SH 942392
- Summary:
- This waistcoat was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1969, as part of her `Juliet' range, which was inspired by the release of the film `Romeo and Juliet' in 1968.
It was originally worn by donor, possibly with hotpants. - Description:
- Black velvet waistcoat trimmed around edges with gold braid and black lace. Black buttons fasten the front. Lined in black satin rayon.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 1994
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 38.00 cm (Height) |
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- ), Prue Acton, Fashion Designer (1943- ) |
| Primary Classification: | CLOTHING |
| Secondary Classification: | Female |
| Tertiary Classification: | outerwear |
| Inscriptions: | Fabric label sewn inside back of neck: 34 Sewn inside side seam: 44 |
| 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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