Summary
Coat designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1969.
Originally worn with a matching pinafore (SH 942014) and white acrylic jumper (SH 942291), also in the Museum's collection.
Worn by donor at the launch of her cosmetics company in 1969 and to Derby Day the same year, the donor was photographed wearing this outfit for a story of the factory opening in the Chadstone Progress newspaper, dated 5th November 1969.
It was also worn by a model for the Prue Acton 25th Anniversary Parade in 1988.
In 2005, it was loaned to a fashion parade at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre to launch the Australia Post Legends series that year, featuring six Australian fashion designers, including Prue Acton.
Physical Description
Lime green linen long-sleeved maxi coat with metal zippered front fastening and pocket openings. The coat is lined with lime green polyester.
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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Designer
Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1969
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Manufacturer
Prue Acton Pty. Ltd. (and/or Contractors), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1969
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User
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Inscriptions
Label inside back collar: 'Prue Acton / AUSTRALIA'. Label sewn into back collar facing: '34'.
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Brand Names
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
740 mm (Width), 1315 mm (Height)
Measured flat: Shoulder width 400; Bust circum. 780; Waist Circum. 740; Hip circum. 960; Hem circum. 1440; Shoulder to Waist 350; Shoulder to Hip 580; Shoulder to hem 1240; Sleeve length 550;
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Exhibition Collection Management
740 mm (Width), 1310 mm (Height)
measured flat; width measured at hem
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Conservation
650 mm (Width), 450 mm (Depth), 1315 mm (Height)
For exhibition. Measured Flat
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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
