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Dress - Prue Acton, Evening Mini, Purple, circa 1965
This mini dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L circa 1965.
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Dress - Prue Acton, `Patch', Blue & White, circa 1975
This dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L circa 1975. According to donor, it was part of the popular 'patch' range, which were top sellers in the 1970s.
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Coat - Prue Acton, Shag Faux Fur, 1971
This coat was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1971. There is a photo of the donor wearing this example in Vogue magazine Feb. 1971, as well as other photos o ...
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Dress - Prue Acton, Midi, Grey Striped Ric-Rak, circa 1972
This dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L circa 1972. The original belt is missing. According to the donor, midi length garments were popular from the late ...
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Skirt - Prue Acton, `Rich Hippy', Beige Wool, circa 1972
This skirt was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L circa 1972. According to the donor, it is an example of the 'Rich Hippie Look' range produced in the early 1970s.
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Vest - Prue Acton, Shag Lambskin, 1971
This coat was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1971. According to the donor, the use of lambswool and the `shag-look' were popular in the early 1970s.
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Skirt - Prue Acton, Berber Patch Wool, 1971
This skirt was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1971. According to the donor, the'Berber' range was very popular in the early 1970s. It followed the Australi ...
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Dress - Prue Acton, Evening, Hand Painted Crepe, 1972
This dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1972. As it has no label in it, it may be a sample or a one-off garment.
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Jacket - Prue Acton, Paisley, circa 1986
This jacket 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. Acc ...
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Dress - Prue Acton, Paisley, circa 1986
This dress 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. Acco ...
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Shirt - Prue Acton, Paisley, circa 1986
This shirt 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. Acco ...
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Belt - Prue Acton, Paisley, circa 1986
This belt 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.
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Belt - Prue Acton, Paisley, circa 1986
This belt was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L circa 1986. The paisley range was designed by Prue Acton and Merrill Clarke around fabrics purchased in Germany.
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Dress - Prue Acton, Mini, Black Wool Crepe, 1967
This mini dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1967. It was worn by Prue Acton, and was featured in photographs and newspaper articles. It was also worn ...
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Coat - Prue Acton, Mini, Black Wool, 1968
This coat was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1968. It was worn by the donor, over mini dress SH 942000. It was also worn by a model for Prue Acton's 25th An ...
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Dress - Prue Acton, Black Wool, 1980
This outfit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1980. It was worn by the donor with a reptile skin belt (SH 942083) and shoes (SH 942084) to accept her `Adva ...
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Dress - Prue Acton, Evening, `Broomstick Party Wear', Powder Blue, 1982
This dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1982. The fabric was known as 'broomstick' design, produced by wrapping silk around broom handle and steaming. ...
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Suit - 'Status', Prue Acton, Navy Linen Viscose, 1988
This suit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1988. It was worn by the donor to the 1988 Derby Day race meeting, with a straw hat (SH 942142.) According to ...
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Suit - Prue Acton, White Rayon Linen, 1988
This suit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1988. It was worn by donor for a Vogue magazine joint promotion with Holden 'Piazza' car, with silver shoes (SH ...
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Dress - Prue Acton, Evening, Black Ruffle, 1988
This dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1988. Part of range inspired by Prue Acton's 1988 Melbourne Cup outfit 'Scrunch and Drape', using gabric to c ...
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Dress - Prue Acton, Evening, Gumleaf, Tafetta & Organza, 1981
This dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1981. It was originally made for the donor to wear to a fancy dress ball at the Underground disco in Melbourne ...
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Ensemble - Prue Acton, `Barrier Reef Resort Wear', Printed Silk, 1986
This outfit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1986, from printed sik designed by textile artist Deborah Leser. The Great Barrier Reef range came in several ...
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Shirt - Prue Acton, Crocodile Motif, 1986
This shirt was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1986. The crocodile motif was further explored in the range developed from Prue Acton's 1986 Melbourne Cup out ...
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Shirt - Prue Acton, Crocodile Print, Printed Silk, 1986
This outfit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1986, from printed sik designed by textile artist Deborah Leser. This was a one-off, as the fabric was very e ...
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Dress - Pre Acton, `Gardening', Batik, 1971-1972
This dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1971-1972. According to donor, it was made from left-over fabrics which had not sold well. Was apparently very ...
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Skirt & Top - Prue Acton, `Gardening', Multi-Coloured, 1971-1972
This outfit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1971-1972. According to donor, it was made from left-over fabrics which had not sold well. This was apparentl ...
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Shirt - Prue Acton, Ice Blue Silk, circa 1987
This shirt was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L circa 1987. According to the donor, it was originally worn with a matching shirt, jumper and coat. The look was i ...
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Blazer - Prue Acton, `Rich Hippie', Beige Wool, circa 1972
This blazer was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L circa 1972. According to the donor, it is an example of the 'Rich Hippie Look' range produced in the early 1970s ...
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Skirt - Prue Acton, `Byzantine', Cream Silk, 1980
This skirt was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1980. Part of range inspired by Prue Acton's 1980 Melbourne Cup outfit, with 'Byzantine' theme. This example w ...
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Dress - Prue Acton, Evening, `Broomstick' Burnt Orange, 1981
This dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1981. The fabric was known as 'broomstick' design, produced by wrapping silk around broom handle and steaming ...
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Evening Outfit - Prue Acton, Grey Silk, 1983
This outfit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1983. It was worn by the donor at the relaunch of her cosmetics range by Wella in 1983. it was occasionally w ...
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Evening Top - Prue Acton, Gold Lame, 1985
This top was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1986. It ws originally worn with a 'crocodile' skin straight skirt and 'crocodile' appliqued jacket (not in Coll ...
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Suit - Prue Acton, Navy Linen, 1987
This suit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1987. Prue Acton employee Marie Menzel did the embroidery. It was worn by the donor to the 1987 Derby Day race ...
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Jacket & Pants - Prue Acton, `Gone Troppo', Printed Silk, 1985
This outfit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1985, from printed sik designed by textile artist Deborah Leser. Part of the range developed from Prue Acton' ...
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Evening Top & Pants - Prue Acton, `Broomstick', Pleated Silk, 1981
This top and pants were designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1981. They were produced for overseas sale (Kanto, Japan, U.S.A.) The fabric was known as 'broomstick ...
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Suit - Prue Acton, Navy Polyester, `Scrunch & Drape', Melbourne Cup, 1988
This suit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1988. Worn by donor to the 1988 Melbourne Cup with a blue straw trilby hat (Sh 942141.) Acccording to the donor ...
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Overshirt & Skirt - Prue Acton, `Flying Fruit', Printed Silk, 1985
This outfit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1985, from printed sik designed by textile artist Deborah Leser. These examples were worn by the donor. Part ...
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Dress - Prue Acton, Brown Gingham, 1970
This outfit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1970. It was originally worn by the donor to 1970 Melbourne Cup, and to the first birthday celebration of th ...
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Ensemble - Prue Acton, `Star Wars', Melbourne Cup, 1979
This outfit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1979. It was worn by the donor to the 1979 Melbourne Cup. The fabric was design by Deborag Leser to give the ...
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Pant Suit - Prue Acton, `Cavalier', 1981
This outfit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1981. It was part of the "Cavalier" range which developed from Prue Acton's 1981 Melbourne Cup outfit. Possib ...
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Ensemble - Prue Acton, `Titanium', Melbourne Cup, 1983
This outfit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1983. It was worn by the donor to the 1983 Melbourne Cup. A designer with the company, Maree Menzel, noted th ...
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Ensemble - Prue Acton, `Dressmaker', Melbourne Cup, 1987
This outfit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1987. It was worn by Acton to the 1987 Melbourne Cup. It was worn with the leather bag and straw hat also in ...
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Belt - Prue Acton, Navy & White, `Concorde', Melbourne Cup, 1984
This belt 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 ...
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Pair of Earrings - Marcos Davidson, `Mock Croc', Melbourne Cup, 1986
This pair of earrings were commissioned by Prue Acton, probably from the Melbourne jeweller Marcos Davidson in 1986. They were worn by the donor with a `Mock Croc' ensemble (not in the ...
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Choker - Marcos Davidson, `Stained Glass', Melbourne Cup, 1985
This choker was commissioned by Prue Acton, probably from the Melbourne jeweller Marcos Davidson in 1985. They were worn by donor with 'Stained Glass' ensemble (SH 942116) at 1985 Melbo ...
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Bracelet - Marcos Davidson, `Stained Glass', Melbourne Cup, 1985
This bracelet was commissioned by Prue Acton, probably from the Melbourne jeweller Marcos Davidson in 1985. They were worn by donor with 'Stained Glass' ensemble (SH 942116) at 1985 Mel ...
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Jacket & Skirt - Prue Acton, `Concorde', Melbourne Cup, 1984
This outfit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1984. It was worn by the donor to the 1984 Melbourne Cup. It was dubbed by one newspaper as the 'Concorde' lo ...
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Hair Accessory - Marcos Davidson, Metal Twist, `Minerals', Melbourne Cup, 1982
This hair accessory was commissioned by Prue Acton from the Melbourne jeweller Marcos Davidson in 1982. It was worn by donor with 'Mineral's ensemble (SH 942100) at 1982 Melbourne Cup. ...
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Banner - Hmong Community, Yao Style, Victoria, 1990
Embroidered Banner made by members of the Hmong community in Victoria, in 1990. It depicts a Hmong celebration. The Victorian Hmong community developed after many Hmong fled from Laos i ...
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Banner - Hmong Community, Tiger Story, Victoria, 1990
Embroidered banner made by members of the Hmong community in Victoria, in 1990. It tells the story of a tiger who steels a man's identity. The Victorian Hmong community developed after ...
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