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Jumper - Prue Acton, Polo, White Acrylic, 1969
Reg. No: SH 942291
- Summary:
- This jumper was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1969. It was originally worn by the donor, possibly with the lime line pinafore dress in the Museum's collection (SH 94201.)
It was later worn by a model at the donor's 25th anniversary parade in 1988. - Description:
- White knitted acrylic long-sleeved polo-necked jumper. Masking tape '1969' in red ink was removed from inside back of garment (see Provenance).
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 1994
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 72.00 cm (Height) |
More information
| Tagged with: | clothing, fashion, fashion design, fashion industry, women s clothing |
| 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: | Inner left shoulder label printed black on white: 100% ACRYLIC/WARM HAND WASH/ DRY FLAT/NO SPIN/NO MACHINE DRY/NO IRON. Label at neck: 2. |
| Manufacturer: | Prue Acton Pty. Ltd. (and/or Contractors), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1969 |
| Designer: | Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1969 |
| User: | Prue Acton, Australia, 1969 or later |
| References: | RMIT Collection Refer files on sketches and fabric samples in RMIT Collection |
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