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Dress - Prue Acton, Evening, Black Lace, circa 1980
This dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L circa 1980. This was the donor's dress, which was copied for her ready-to-wear range. The cobweb lace purchased i ...
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Dress - Prue Acton, Brown Arnel Jersey Patch, circa 1972
This dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L circa 1972. It originally retailed for $38. This example was worn by the donor.
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Bracelet - Prue Acton, Turquoise, 1985-1989
This bangle was manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in late 1980s. It was worn by the donor. According to designer Maree Menzel, this style of jewellery, based of that of the A ...
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Brooch - Prue Acton, Bird's Head, 1980s
This brooch was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in the 1980s. It was worn by the donor.
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Spectacles - Issey Miyake, 1980s
This pair of glasses was manufactured by an unknown under licence for the Japanese fashion company Issey Miyake in the 1980s. They were worn by the donor until the early 1990s.
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Necklace - Prue Acton, Wood & Turquoise Beads, 1970s
This necklace was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in the 1970s. It was worn by the donor. According to ex General & Marketing Manager of Prue Acton Pty Ltd all ...
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Brooch - Prue Acton, Flower Basket, 1970s
This brooch was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in the 1970s. It was worn by the donor.
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Necklace - Art Deco Style, Coiled Metal, 1970s
This necklace was purchased by donor from an unknown company in the 1970s. It was worn by the donor, Prue Acton.
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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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Bangle - Prue Acton, Copper Coil, 1970s
This bangle was manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in the 1970s. It was worn by the donor, possibly with the perspex necklace in the Museum's collection (SH 942338.) Accordin ...
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Bangle - Prue Acton, Enamelled Flowers, 1970s
This bangle was manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in the 1970s. 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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Badge - Logo, Olympic Games, Los Angeles, 1984
This badge was collected and worn by the donor on an Akubra hat at Los Angeles Olympic Games 1984. It is a tradition at the Olympics to swap your own badges for those from other countri ...
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Necklace - Prue Acton, Beads & Buttons, 1980s
This necklace was designed and 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 ...
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Necklace - Marguerite Fine Jewellery, Gemstone, 1980s
This necklace was probably purchased by donor from Marguerite Fine Jewellery in the 1980s. It was worn by the donor. According to former Prue Acton P/L Marketing and General Manager Be ...
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Necklace - Prue Acton, Metal Nuts & Cord, 1980s
This necklace was designed and 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 ...
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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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Necklace - Prue Acton, Carved Beads, 1970s
This necklace was manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in the 1970s. It was worn by the donor. According to ex General & Marketing Manager of Prue Acton Pty Ltd all ranges were ...
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Badge - USA Soccer, Olympic Games, Los Angeles, 1984
This badge was collected and worn by the donor on an Akubra hat at Los Angeles Olympic Games 1984. It is a tradition at the Olympics to swap your own badges for those from other countri ...
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Camisole - Prue Acton, Gold Lame, 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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Armlet - Prue Acton, Brass & Bamboo, 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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Necklace - Prue Acton, Grey Painted Wood, 1980s
This necklace was manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in the 1980s. It was possibly designed by staff member Corrin La Roque. It was worn by the donor. According to ex General ...
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Camisole - Prue Acton, Gold Lame, 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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Bangle - Prue Acton, Etched Silver, 1970s
This bangle was manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in the 1970s. 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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Necklace - Prue Acton, Hand with Love Heart, 1970s
Alternative Name(s): Pendant This necklace was manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in the 1970s. It was worn by the donor. According to ex General & Marketing Manager of Prue ...
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Necklace - Prue Acton, Australiana, Black Suede Leaves, 1980s
This necklace 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 ...
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Necklace - Prue Acton, Hands & Keys, 1970s
This necklace was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in the 1970s. It was worn by the donor. According to ex General & Marketing Manager of Prue Acton Pty Ltd all ...
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Necklace - Marcos Davidson, Wooden Tusks, Australian National Costume, Miss Universe Compe ...
Necklace commissioned by Prue Acton from the Melbourne jeweller Marcos Davidson in the period 1982 - 1984. The bone was provided by Universal Meats of Melbourne, and prepared by a resta ...
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Badge - USA Pentathlon, Olympic Games, Los Angeles, 1984
This badge was collected and worn by the donor on an Akubra hat at Los Angeles Olympic Games 1984. It is a tradition at the Olympics to swap your own badges for those from other countri ...
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Choker - Prue Acton, Tan Suede, circa 1972
This choker was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L circa 1972. It was originally worn by the donor with the harlequin print jersey knit dress in the collection SH ...
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Badge - Melbourne Moomba Festival, Director, Prue Acton, 1988
This badge was issued to the donor by the Melbourne Moomba Festival in 1988, when she was a member of their board.
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Armlet - Prue Acton, Brass, 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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Hair Clip - Marcos Davidson, `Green The World', Melbourne Cup, 1989
This hair clip was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Marcos Davidson in 1989. It was worn by the donor with the `Green the World' ensemble (still in the donor's collection) to ...
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Dress - Prue Acton Evening, Rose Taffetta, 1980
This dress 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 Australian ...
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Necklace - Prue Acton, Shells, 1980s
This necklace 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 ...
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Necklace - Prue Acton, Bamboo Rods, 1970s
This necklace was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in the 1970s. It was worn by the donor. According to ex General & Marketing Manager of Prue Acton Pty Ltd all ...
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Hat - Prue Acton, Navy & White, 'Concorde', Melbourne Cup, 1984
Hat in navy and white gros-grain, the navy decorated with white stitched lines and vice versa. . Designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1984. It was worn by the don ...
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Shoulder Bag - Prue Acton, Navy & White, `Concorde', Melbourne Cup, 1984
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) ...
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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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Skirt - Prue Acton, `Peasant', Blue & White Bands, circa 1975
This sample dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L circa 1975. It was part of the 'patch'story from the 1970s. According to the donor, the pattern maker for ...
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Waistcoat - Prue Acton, Black Velvet, 1969
This waistcoat was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1969, as part of her `Juliet' range, which was inspired by the release of the film `Romeo and Juliet' in 1 ...
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Brooch - Dan Scurry, Waves, 1980s
This brooch was commissioned by Prue Acton from the Melbourne jeweller Dan Scurry in the 1980s. It was worn by the donor with one of her Melbourne Cup Outfits. Jeweller Marcos Davidson ...
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Negative - Female & Male Textile Employees Cutting Out Garment Patterns, 1950s
Black and white 5" x 4" negative showing a group of male and female textile workers cutting out fabric for garment construction at a textiles factory in the 1950s. The workers are stand ...
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Brooch - Prue Acton, Lips, 1980s
This brooch was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in the 1980s. It was worn by the donor.
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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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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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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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Dress - Prue Acton, Evening, Hand-painted Silk, 1977
This dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1977, from fabric handpainted by Mac Tomlinson. According to donor and magazine reports, theme was inspired b ...
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Jumpsuit - Prue Acton, Brown & Gold Crepe, circa 1970
This jumpsuit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in circa 1970. It was originally worn by donor. It was also worn by a model as part of Prue Acton's 25th Anni ...
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Necklace - Butler & Wilson, Crocodile & Bird, 1970
This necklace was purchased by donor from Butler and Wilson, London in 1970. It was worn by the donor.
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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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