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Check - 1 Pound, Bridie O'Reilly's, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1996
Check for 1 Pound, mint unknown. Issued by Bridie O'Reilly's, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in 1996. The donor had a number of similar vouchers, this was the only one he did not spend ...
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Puppet Manufacture Second Stage - Greek Shadow Puppet Theatre, 1960s
This partially completed puppet was made around the 1960s by the Greek puppeteer and popular artist Abraam (Antonakos) in his Athens workshop. This and most of the puppets in the collec ...
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Booklet - An Invitation, State Savings Bank of Victoria, circa 1957
Booklet 'An Invitation,' issued by State Savings Bank of Victoria, circa 1957. Issued to intending immigrants Barbara and John Woods, who migrated from Buckinghamshire on the MV Fairse ...
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Dining Chair - Florentino Restaurant, Melbourne, 1960s-1970s
This dining chair is part of the furnishing and equipment used at Florentino Restaurant in Bourke Street Melbourne, prior to the time of Branco Tocigl's ownership from 1979-1989. Flor ...
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Dining Chair - Florentino Restaurant, Melbourne, 1960s-1980s
This dining chair is part of the furnishing and equipment used at Florentino Restaurant in Bourke Street Melbourne, prior to the time of Branco Tocigl's ownership from 1979-1989. Flor ...
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Wine Glass - Florentino Restaurant, Melbourne, circa 1988
This clear glass wine glass is part of the furnishing and equipment used at Florentino Restaurant in Bourke Street Melbourne, during the time of Branco Tocigl's ownership from 1979-1989 ...
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Serviette - Florentino Restaurant, Melbourne, circa 1988
Alternative Name(s): Napkin This white cotton napkin is part of the furnishing and equipment used at Florentino Restaurant in Bourke Street Melbourne, during the time of Branco Tocigl' ...
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Window - Stained Glass, Ferguson & Urie, circa 1872
Stained glass window made for 'Glenferrie', Malvern, the residence of James Fergusson, a Melbourne manufacturing stationer and member of the Legislative Assembly, and Shire President 18 ...
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Badge - Don't Celebrate '88 Rock Against Racism, Australia, circa 1988
Badge, 'Don't Celebrate '88 Rock Against Racism', alternatively known as a button, was made by Patrick Bros Melbourne circa 1988. The badge was created to raise awareness of indigenous ...
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Perspex Sign - Prue Acton Boutique, Melbourne, 1980s
This Sign was used outside one of the Prue Acton boutiques in Melbourne in the 1980s. It mirrors the Prue Acton P/L clothing label design at the time, which was based on the donor's sig ...
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Dress & Belt - Prue Acton, Cream Self-Patterned Squares, 1965
This dress and belt set was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1965. Possibly designed by PA designer Betty Greenhatch, very architectural Self-patterned fabri ...
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Raincoat - Prue Acton, Mini, Red Gaberdine, 1965
This coat dress was designed in 1965 by Prue Acton, and manufactured in Melbourne by Michael Guidara, who made all of Prue Acton's tailored garments during this period. Donor says that ...
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Coat - Prue Acton, Midi, Tweed, circa 1966
This coat was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in circa1966. Originally worn by the donor. Early midi length which followed the mini length in the early-mid 1960 ...
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Jacket - Prue Acton, Bomber, Black Satin, circa 1970
This jacket was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in circa 1970. It was part of a range made specially for Georges of Melbourne fashion parade. It was originally ...
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Coat Dress - Prue Acton, Green Corduroy, circa 1967
This dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in circa 1967.
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Cape - Prue Acton, Mini, Blue Check Wool, 1965
This cape was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1965. It was worn by the donor with dress in same fabric (Heather Tweed from Fred Moylan Fabrics) in collection ...
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Coat Dress - Prue Acton, Mini, Navy and White, 1965
This dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1965.
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Dress - Prue Acton, Mini, Victoriana, Peach, 1967
This mini dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1967. According to the donor, it was a very early dress in Swiss voile, sewn by Eileen Lorraine. It is ...
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Dress - Prue Acton, Mini, Victoriana, Striped Voile, 1968
This mini dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1968. This example was worn by donor. It is made from a fine quality fabric from Switzerland (Joseph Oten ...
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Halter Top & Pants - Prue Acton, Gold Lame, `Rose Story', 1981
This halter top and pants set was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1981. Made from a Spanish fabric, and designed for export to the USA. It was part of the ...
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Suit - Prue Acton, Black Wool, `Rich Hippy', 1971
This suit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1975. It was originally worn by the donor. It was later worn by a model at the donor's 25th anniversary parad ...
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Shirt - Prue Acton, Cream Embroidered, `Rich Hippy', 1971
This shirt was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1975. It was originally worn by the donor with the `Rich Hippy' suit in the Museum's collection (SH 942147.) ...
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Raincoat - Prue Acton, Cream Chintz, 1980
This raincoat was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1980. A similar garment was part of the costumes worn by American actress Barbara Parkins in the Austral ...
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Dress - Prue Acton, Cream with Black Ribbon, 1965
Made for Prue Acton in 1965 for a special occassion, to her design by Alouette, a company which was upstairs next door to her company. She produced a range of underwear with a similar l ...
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Coat Dress - Prue Acton, Mini, Yellow Linen, 1967
This coat dress was designed by Prue Acton, and manufactured in Melbourne by Michael Guidara, who made all of Prue Acton's tailored garments during this period, It is made from Moygashe ...
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Dress - Prue Acton, Black Lace Maxi, 1967
This mini dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1967. According to the donor, it was a very early dress in Swiss voile from Japan, possibly sewn by Eil ...
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Raincoat & Mittens - Prue Acton, Fox Fur, 1980
This raincoat and mittens set was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1980. A similar garment was part of the costumes worn by American actress Barbara Parkin ...
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Skirt & Petticoat - Prue Acton, Bronze Flecked, 1980
This skirt was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1980. Made from a Spanish fabric. A similar garment was part of the costumes worn by American actress Barbara ...
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Jacket - Prue Acton, Cream Damask, 1980
This jacket was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1980. A similar garment was part of the costumes worn by American actress Barbara Parkins in the Australia ...
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Blouse - Prue Acton, Olive Rose, 1980
This camisole was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1980. A similar garment was part of the costumes worn by American actress Barbara Parkins in the Austral ...
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Jacket - Prue Acton, Gold Lame with Rose Collar, 1980
This jacket was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1980. A similar garment was part of the costumes worn by American actress Barbara Parkins in the Australia ...
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Skirt - Prue Acton, Gold Lame, 1980
This skirt was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1980. Made from a Spanish fabric. A similar garment was part of the costumes worn by American actress Barbara ...
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Skirt - Prue Acton, Bronze Silk & Lame, 1980
This skirt was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1980. Fabric is from Spain and is used inside out. A similar garment was part of the costumes worn by Americ ...
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Tiara - Prue Acton, Twisted Metal, 1980s
This bangle was manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in the 1980s. It was worn by the donor. According to ex General & Marketing Manager of Prue Acton Pty Ltd all ranges were ac ...
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Armlets - Marcos Davidson, Titanium, 1987
This pair of armlets was commissioned by Prue Acton from the Melbourne jeweller Marcos Davidson in the 1980s. They were worn by the donor with the opal ensemble in the Museum's collecti ...
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Armlet - Marcos Davidson, Beaten Brass, 1980s
This necklace was commissioned by Prue Acton from the Melbourne jeweller Marcos Davidson in the 1980s. It was worn by the donor.
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Armlet - Marcos Davidson, Beaten Silver, 1980s
This armlet was commissioned by Prue Acton from the Melbourne jeweller Marcos Davidson in the 1980s. It was worn by the donor, with the silver lame dress in the Museum's collection (SH ...
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Perspex Sign - Prue Acton Boutique, Melbourne, 1970s
This Sign was used outside one of the Prue Acton boutiques in Melbourne in the 1970s. It mirrors the Prue Acton P/L clothing label design at the time, which was based on the donor's sig ...
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Sign - 40% Off, Prue Acton Boutique, 1970s
This sign was handmade and used at one of the Prue Acton boutiques in Melbourne during the 1970s. It was used during their sale period.
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Sign - 30% Off, Prue Acton Boutique, 1970s
This sign was handmade and used at one of the Prue Acton boutiques in Melbourne during the 1970s. It was used during their sale period.
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Poster - Harper's Bazaar, Rosy, 1960-1990
Promotional poster used as shop signage in Prue Acton shop, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1960-1990.
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Jacket & Skirt - Prue Acton, Coloured Faux Reptile, 1986
Summary for Parent Object Made By: Prue Acton P/L and/or contractors, 1985 - 1990 Used: Melbourne ,Victoria ,Australia ,1985 ,1985 - 1990 Worn by donor. Same design as brown faux reptil ...
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Handbag - Cylindrical, Shoulder Strap, Black Leather, circa 1965
This handbag was made by an unknown manufacturer, although the donor has stated that it was most likely made in Melbourne. It was used by the donor for a number of years, and is feature ...
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Dress - Prue Acton, Mini, Black Wool, 1967
This mini dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1967. It and another version with different lace collar featured in photos of the donor in newspaper clip ...
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Dress - Prue Acton, Evening Mini, Black Rayon, circa 1965
According to donor, this is a very early evening dress produced in Melbourne for Prue Acton P/L by dress maker Eileen Lorraine.
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Bracelet - Prue Acton, `Flying Fruit', Handpainted Wood, 1985
This bracelet was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1985, from the designs of textile artist Deborah Leser. These examples were worn by the donor. Part of the ...
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Ensemble - Prue Acton, Mini Dress & Coat, Cream Wool, circa 1968
This ensemble was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L circa 1968. The original retail prices were $42 for the Dress and $78 for the coat. The dress was also sold wi ...
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Suit - Prue Acton, Mini, Burgundy, 1965
This suit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1965. It was owned and worn by the donor. A similar suit is photographed in an article in The Sun Newspaper dat ...
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Suit - Prue Acton, Tan Suede, 1971
This coat was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1971, from Geppetto leather produced in Melbourne. It was advertised in 'Dolly' magazine in April 1971, p. 63, ...
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Suit - Prue Acton, Paisley, circa 1986
This suit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L circa 1986. The paisley range designed by Prue Acton and Merrill Clarke around fabrics purchased in Germany. Accor ...
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