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- A Manufacturer Melbourne, Australia
- A Designer Melbourne, Australia
- B User Flemington, Australia
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Shoulder Bag - Prue Acton, Navy & White, `Concorde', Melbourne Cup, 1984
Reg. No: SH 942113
- Summary:
- This handbag was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1984, by company designer Maree Menzel. It was 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:
- Small shoulder bag of navy blue leather and white gro-grain, decorated with navy and white stitched lines. Strap is of thick navy leather thonging. Bag is fastened at the top with a zip and is lined with leather.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 1994
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 63.00 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: | bags |
| Manufacturer: | Prue Acton Pty. Ltd. (and/or Contractors), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1984 |
| Designer: | Ms Maree Menzel, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1984 |
| User: | Prue Acton, Flemington, Victoria, Australia, 1984 |
| References: | RMIT Collection |
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