Summary
Made for Prue Acton in 1965 for a special occasion, to her design by Alouette, a company which was upstairs next door to her company. She produced a range of underwear with a similar look through Kayser. The linear detail is a design feature which reoccurs throughout Prue Acton's career.
Physical Description
Cream coloured cotton mid-calf length dress trimmed with cream lace and black velvet ribbon. The dress has a scooped neck and elbow-length sleeves. Bodice is decorated with pin-tucks. Zip-fastened at back.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 21 Nov 1994
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Manufacturer
Alouette, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1963-1968
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Designer
Prue Acton Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1963-1968
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Inscriptions
Cloth label sewn inside back of neck: SPECIALLY FASHIONED/BY/ALOUETTE/COLLINS ST./MELBOURNE.
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overall dimensions
114 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
