Summary
This outfit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1986, from printed sik designed by textile artist Deborah Leser. This was a one-off, as the fabric was very expensive to produce. It was inspired by a trip to Kakadu - shifting sands, outback etc. Worn by the donor to the American department store Neiman Marcus's `Australian Fortnight' promotion in Dallas, Texas.
The crocodile motif was further explored in the range developed from Prue Acton's 1986 Melbourne Cup outfit 'Mock Croc'..
Physical Description
Long-sleeved silk shirt, predominantly blue with dragonfly, insects and crocodile motifs in pink, green and brown. Shirt has one breast pocket and metal buttons at collar, cuffs and are disguised at front opening.
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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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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User
Ms Prue Acton, Dallas, Texas, United States of America, 1986 or later
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Inscriptions
Printed as part of design on back of shirt: Deborah Leser 1986
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
82 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
