Summary
This skirt was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L circa 1972. According to the donor, it is an example of the 'Rich Hippie Look' range produced in the early 1970s.
Physical Description
Beige wool flared hip-yoke midi-length skirt. Eleven rows of braid on lower third of skirt are in assorted textures in colours of brown, gold, pale green and burgundy.
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, 1970-1972
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Designer
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User
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Inscriptions
Label inside back of waistband: Prue Acton/ AUSTRALIA Labels sewn into CB of waistband: 11, 12, 18, 35, 42
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Classification
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
80 cm (Height)
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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