Summary
This jumpsuit and jacket were designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1969 for Joseph Aschlapfer fabric. Space Age look used daisy logo motif (also on vinyl outfit 94.2401). Beginning of transparent look.
Worn by donor and her cousin Gaye. Similar outfit made for model Veruschka (with a circle pattern, rather than daisies), seen in Vogue magazine Oct. 1969.
Original retail cost was $60.
Physical Description
Two piece outfit consisting of a jumpsuit and jacket: (1) Cream coloured, long-sleeved jumpsuit with transparent bodice and sleeves, with daisy patterned crepe below the waist. Two daisy patterned pockets over breasts. Front opening fastened by zip. (2) Matching cropped jacket in daisy covered crepe. Front opening is fastened by one hook-and-eye at top. Peter Pan collar.
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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, 1969
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Designer
Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1968
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
144 cm (Height)
.2: 54.00
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Exhibition Collection Management
1400 mm (Height)
.2 jacket = 450mm (height)
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References
RMIT Collection
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Keywords
Clothing, Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Industry, Making History - Prue Acton, Innovation & Design
