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Jacket - Prue Acton, Cream Georgette & Lace, 1972
Reg. No: SH 942043
- Summary:
- This jacket was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1972. it was worn by the donor to David Jones 'Supreme' award in 1972. There is a photo in the RMIT archives of her at this event. She wore it with a long flowing skirt, tied at waist with long ribbon, and with a fox fur draped over her shoulder.
Donor describes it as the"Lingerie look" (laces, transparent materials, loose flowing lines), which was popular in the 1970s. - Description:
- Cream coloured georgette top, collarless, laong-sleeved and open at the front. Trimmed with cream coloured lace at all edges. Five plastic pearl buttons at front opening, also at cuffs. Press-studs fasten cuffs.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 1994
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 74.00 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, 1972 |
| Designer: | Ms Prue Acton, 1972 |
| Place & Date Used: | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1972 |
| References: | RMIT collection, photo of donor in garment |
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