Summary
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 Australian film ' Breakfast in Paris', released in 1981. Parkins, who played the leading female role, loved the clothes and asked to keep them for herself to "show off around the world".
Physical Description
Very full cut mid-calf length raincoat in waterproof cream chintz. Pleated at the shoulders, with a large square bib under collar. Front opening and elasticized cuffs are fastened with large metal press-studs. Soulder pads in the shoulders. Lined in cream coloured silk.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 21 Nov 1994
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Manufacturer
Prue Acton Pty. Ltd. (and/or Contractors), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1980
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Designer
Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1980
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Inscriptions
Fabric labels sewn inside back of neck: 1,11,125,126 Swing tag marked "1st sample / STYLE / 2403/164" (removed and put inot Supp File.)
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
117 cm (Height)
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References
RMIT Collection
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Keywords
Clothing, Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Industry, Making History - Prue Acton, Innovation & Design
