Summary
Alternative Name(s): Suit, Pants Suit
Olive reptile pattern pantsuit, made by Prue Acton Pty Ltd and/or contractors in 1980. The print was designed by Prue Acton and Mac Tomlinson. Australiana designs captured the nationalistic mood of the time.
The pantsuit was worn by Prue Acton at annual 'May Fair' Parade for Vogue in Sydney 1980 (photo available), with shoes Worn with shoes SH94.2190. It was possibly also worn to Oaks Day 1980 Flemington, Melbourne. It is the same cut as 1980 Melbourne Cup ensemble, 'Byzantine'.
Physical Description
Olive and cream silk reptile print pant suit. .1 Padded jacket with zippered front and mandarin collar. .2 Long sleeved blouse with mandarin colar buttoned at front from collar. The cuffs and collar are cream silk. .3 Elastic waisted straight legged pants.
More Information
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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, 1980
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User
Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1980 or later
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Inscriptions
Refer Supp. File 94.2000. .1 = labels 15,11,39,28 on right side seam. .2 = labels 28, 11, 37, 41, 15 at back neckline. .3 = labels 28, 15, 40 back waistline.
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
103 cm (Height)
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References
RMIT Collection
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Keywords
Clothing, Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Industry, Innovation & Design
