Summary
This dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1982. The fabric was known as 'broomstick' design, produced by wrapping silk around broom handle and steaming. It was part of the 'Party Wear 1982' range developed from Prue Acton's 1981 Melbourne Cup outfit. Range was based on the Romantic look, with colours of pewter, black, white and blue.
This example was later worn at Donor's 25 Anniversary Parade.
Physical Description
This outfit consist of a powder blu dress and self covered belt: (1) Powder blue coloured evening dress in roughly pleated fabric with large ruffled stand-up collar. Dress is sleeveless with ruffles at shoulder, the neck line is 'V'-shaped to waist and bodice has wide shirring. The skirt is ankle length and bordered with a ruffle and flounce. The dress is fastened at back by a short zip at waist level. (2) Matching belt is pleated and shirred. It is fastened with 4 self colvered buttons and loops.
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, 1982
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Designer
Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1982
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Inscriptions
Labels on back of neck: 15/ 8/ 29
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
129 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