Summary
White coat dress, made by Prue Acton &/or Contractors around 1965. It was worn by the donor, designer Prue Acton, around 1965
A photograph in 'Vogue', Sydney NSW, Sept 1969, shows Petrina Macleod wearing a Prue Acton coat dress. Text reads: 'Petrina Macleod is a ski enthusiast with an infectious smile, brown hair [here styled by Barbara of International Salon, Vancluse]. Her purple gabardine coatdress has silver flower buttons; Prue Acton, about $47. Sportsgirl, Melbourne'. The dress shown is the same as SH 942601 but the colour and buttons differ.
Physical Description
Single breasted 'A-line' cream cotton coat dress with two patch pockets at breast and front of skirt. The centre back and shoulders have tabs fastened wit with cream and gold plastic buttons. The neckline has a stand-up collar.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 21 Nov 1994
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Manufacturer
Prue Acton Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1969
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Place & Date Used
Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1969 or later
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Inscriptions
[Refer Supp. File 94.2000 Labels. 37]
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overall dimensions
131 cm (Height)
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References
RMIT Collection
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