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- A Manufacturer Melbourne, Australia
- A Designer Melbourne, Australia
- B User Flemington, Australia
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Gloves - Prue Acton, Navy & White, `Concorde', Melbourne Cup, 1984
Reg. No: SH 942114
- Summary:
- This pair of gloves were designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1984. They were worn by the donor with the `Concorde' ensemble (SH 942111) to the 1984 Melbourne Cup.
Prue Acton's Melbourne Cup clothing was specially designed for her to draw attention to Australian designers and in particular her forthcoming winter range. - Description:
- Pair of gloves. Hand and fingers in white cotton. Wrist in white and navy gro-grain decorated with white and navy stitched lines, which also creates triangle on back of hand.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 1994
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 23.00 cm (Height) |
More information
| Tagged with: | fashion, fashion design, fashion industry, horse racing, melbourne cup racing carnival, women s clothing accessories |
| Themes this item is part of: | Prue Acton, Fashion Designer (1943- ), Clothing & Textiles Collection, Domestic & Community Life Collection |
| Primary Classification: | CLOTHING & PERSONAL ACCESSORIES |
| Secondary Classification: | Female |
| Tertiary Classification: | handwear |
| Manufacturer: | Prue Acton Pty. Ltd. (and/or Contractors), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1984 |
| Designer: | Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1984 |
| User: | Prue Acton, Flemington, Victoria, Australia, 1984 |
| References: | RMIT Collection |
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