Summary
Mini dress designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1963, as part of her first collection.
It was made using a fabric design that Prue had created during her studies at RMIT.
Although Prue found fame as a fashion designer, her first love was textile design. This pattern, featuring bold psychedelic shapes, is an early example of the design styles that would come to represent the 1960s.
Physical Description
Long sleeveless white cotton dress printed with orange and yellow floral patterns. The skirt is split at side seams. A zip fastens at the centre back.
More Information
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Collection Names
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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, 1960-1962
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Place & Date Used
Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1960-1970
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Inscriptions
Refer Supp. File 94. 20000 Labels. 46.
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
880 mm (Width), 1290 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measured flat: Bust circum. 880; Waist circum. 860; Hip Circum. 880; Hem circum. 1080; Shoulder to Waist 440; Shoulder to Hip 620
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References
RMIT Collection
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Keywords
Clothing, Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Industry, Women's Clothing, Innovation & Design, Australian Fashion Industry
