Summary
This suit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1965. It was owned and worn by the donor. A similar suit is photographed in an article in The Sun Newspaper dated 11th October, 1965, entitled `Dancing at the Discotheque'.
Physical Description
The suit consists of a linen mini jacket and mini skirt. (1) Burgundy linen fitted suit jacket with cream coloured lace collar and sleeve cuffs. One of the three small metal and pearl buttons fastening the front is missing, as is the buckled belt. The lining is burgundy polyester. (2) Burgundy linen mini straight hipster skirt with zippered back fastening.
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. (and/or Contractors), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1965
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Designer
Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1965
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User
Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1965 or later
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Inscriptions
Label inside back collar of jacket, and inside back waist of skirt: Prue Acton/ AUSTRALIA Label upper centre back on jacket: 46 & 47,
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References
RMIT Collection
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Keywords
Clothing, Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Industry, Women's Clothing, Making History - Prue Acton, Innovation & Design
