Summary
Mini dress designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L circa 1965.
Physical Description
Purple Empire line mini dress with transparent sleeves. Large cuffs on sleeves with covered buttons (false opening) covering a zip opening. Front neck has decorative non-functional slit with two self-covered buttons and loop-fastening. Long zip at centre 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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Designer
Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1963-1966
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Manufacturer
Prue Acton Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1965-1970
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Manufacturer
Prue Acton Pty. Ltd. (and/or Contractors), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1963-1966
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Inscriptions
Label inside back collar: 'Prue Acton / AUSTRALIA'. Label sewn inside back neck: '43, 34, 11-087'.
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
600 mm (Width), 900 mm (Height)
Measured flat: Shoulder width 390; Bust circum. 700; Waist circum. 640; Hip Circum. 840 Hem Circum. 960; Shoulder to waist 300; Shoulder to hip 560; Shoulder to hem 900; Sleeve length 600; Cuff circum. 160
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Conservation
600 mm (Width), 350 mm (Depth), 930 mm (Height)
For exhibition. Measured flat
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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
