Summary
Summary for Parent Object
Made By: Prue Acton P/L and/or contractors, 1985 - 1990
Used: Melbourne ,Victoria ,Australia ,1985 ,1985 - 1990
Worn by donor. Same design as brown faux reptile outfit worn to 1986 Melbourne Cup by donor. (which has zip at front) See skirt 94.2478 in collection.
Physical Description
Two piece women's skirt suit in faux reptile fabric coloured in different shades of brown and grey: (1) Collarless long-sleeved jacket, fitted, fastening at front with hook-and-eye. Big shoulder pads inside shoulders. (2) Straight cut knee-length skirt. Fastened at backk with zip and metal clasp. Slit at lower back.
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, 1985
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Designer
Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1985
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User
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Inscriptions
Fabric labels sewn inside back of neck: 1,4,7,9 Fabric labels sewn into back of waist: 2, 4, 7, 9
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
67 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