Summary
This dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1981. The fabric was known as 'broomstick' design, produced by wrapping silk around broom handle and steaming The design was developed from Prue Acton's 1980 Melbourne Cup outfit, Byzantine, and was based on The 6th Century Byzantine Empress Theodora's depiction in mosaic. Dress was intended to have a heavily jewelled yoke but this was simplified.
Physical Description
Burnt orange coloured loose dress in roughly pleated fabric. Dress has a deep mesh yoke decorated with brass and yellow glass studs. The dress is sleeveless and below the knee in length.
More Information
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Collection Names
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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, 1981
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Designer
Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1981
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Inscriptions
Labels on back of neck: 28/ 11
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
123 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
