Summary
According to donor, this is a very early evening dress produced in Melbourne for Prue Acton P/L by dress maker Eileen Lorraine.
Physical Description
Long sleeved black rayon mini dress over polyester lining. Sleeves are transparent. Ruffles at neckline and cuffs, with fabric flower at front neck. Dress has a large hand-sewn hem and is zip-fastened at the back. Woven labels are sewn inside back of neckline.
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
Eileen Lorraine, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1963-1965
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Designer
Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1963-1965
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Inscriptions
Label inside back collar: Prue Acton/ AUSTRALIA Labels sewn into back of neck: 34, 42, 43
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Brand Names
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
83 cm (Height)
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References
RMIT collection, donors comments.
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Keywords
Clothing, Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Industry, Women's Clothing, Making History - Prue Acton, Innovation & Design
