Summary
Mini dress designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1967.
It features a high waist, Peter Pan lace collar and cuffs, silver decorative buttons and a short hemline, in a style known as Baby Doll. Originally worn with a wide black patent leather belt.
The dress was worn often by Prue Acton, and was featured in numerous photographs and newspaper articles, both in Australia and overseas, including London and New York.
It was also worn by a model under a Prue Acton burgundy coat for her 25th Anniversary Parade in 1988.
In 2016, it was loaned to the NGV for their exhibition `200 Years of Australia Fashion'.
Physical Description
Long sleeved black woollen crepe mini dress with fitted bodice and flared skirt. The Peter-pan collar and sleeve cuffs are in white Terylene and attached with press studs. Twelve filigree silver buttons are attached to centre front bodice from neck to waist. The centre back is zippered from the neck to below the waist. The lining is dark green polyester.
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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, 1967
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Manufacturer
Prue Acton Pty. Ltd. (and/or Contractors), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1967
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User
Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1967-1988
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Inscriptions
Label inside back collar: 'Prue Acton / AUSTRALIA'. Label inside back collar: '34'. Label upper left bodice seam: '12'.
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
600 mm (Width), 750 mm (Height)
Measured flat: Shoulder width 430; Bust circum. 760; Waist circum. 600; Hem Circum. 1460; Waist to hem 380; Shoulder to waist 360; Shoulder to hem 750; Sleeve length 550
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Conservation
600 mm (Width), 350 mm (Depth), 800 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
