Summary
This coat was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1971. According to the donor, the use of lambswool and the `shag-look' were popular in the early 1970s.
Physical Description
Reversible lambswool and skin sleeveless vest. Fastened in front in two places with leather thonging. One side features very curly wool shading from cream to brown on front and shoulders. The back panel is clipped cream wool attached to skin side-panels. The other side is the lamb's skin reversed.
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
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Designer
Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1971
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Inscriptions
Label inside back collar: PA (the label Prue Acton used on reversible garments.)
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Brand Names
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Classification
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
70 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
