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- A Place & Date Used Melbourne, Australia
- B Manufacturer Milan, Italy
- B Commissioned By Milan, Italy
Shoes - Prue Acton & Guido Pasquali, `Titanium', Melbourne Cup, 1983
Reg. No: SH 942106
- Summary:
- Pair of woman's high-heeled shoes painted in purple / bronze colours. Foot of shoe rises to ankle with wing-like flaps at back; 10 cm stiletto heels. The shoes were designed by Prue Acton P/L designer Maree Menzel, and made by Prue Acton Pty Ltd & Guido Pasquali, 1980 - 1983. They were worn by the donor, Prue Acton, in 1983 with the 1983 Melbourne Cup outfit SH 94.2104-2109.
- Description:
- Pair of woman's high-heeled shoes painted in purple / bronze colours. Foot of shoe rises to ankle with wing-like flaps at back. 10 cm stiletto heels. Sole and inner lining are leather.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 1994
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 20.00 cm (Height) |
More information
| Tagged with: | clothing, fashion, fashion industry, race wear, women s footwear, guido, guido pasquali milano |
| 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: | footwear |
| Inscriptions: | Fabric label inside both shoes, brown on cream: GUIDO PASQUALI/MILANO/MADE IN ITALY. |
| Manufacturer: | Guido Pasquali, Milan, Italy, 1980-1983 |
| Designer: | Ms Maree Menzel |
| Commissioned By: | Prue Acton Pty Ltd, Milan, Italy, 1980-1983 |
| Date Made: | 1980-1983 |
| Place & Date Used: | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1983 or later |
| User: | Ms Prue Acton |
| References: | RMIT Collection |
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