Summary
This outfit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1986, from printed sik designed by Melbourne textile artist Deborah Leser.
The Great Barrier Reef range came in several different Leser fabrics, and was one of the best sellers the Company had.
A jumpsuit made of a similar fabric is photographed in the American Department store Neiman Marcus's Autumn 1986 magazine NM, as part of a feature on their `Australian Fortnight' promotions.
Physical Description
Three piece outfit of white silk printed with bold Barrier Reef fish motifs designed by Deborah Leser: (1) Loose flowing overshirt with kimono style sleeves. Large shoulder pads. (2) Bra top with appliqued fish across front. It is shapeless and is fastened at the back with 5 metal clasps. (3) Rectangular piece of fabric with hemmed edges. Probably used as wrap-around skirt or sarong.
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 21 Nov 1994
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Artist
Ms Deborah Leser, Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1986
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Manufacturer
Prue Acton Pty. Ltd. (and/or Contractors), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1986
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Designer
Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1986
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Inscriptions
(1) Label sewn into center back under collar: Prue Acton (2) Labels sewn into inner back lining: Prue Acton
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References
RMIT collection Refer photographic negatives in RMIT Collection.
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Keywords
Clothing, Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Industry, Women's Clothing, Making History - Prue Acton, Innovation & Design
