Summary
This trophy was awarded to the donor in 1972 by Sydney department store David Jones as a special citation as part of their Awards for Fashion Excellence.
David Jones stores were not present in Melbourne at the time of this award.
Physical Description
Metal cylinder on base. Centre front has a circular hole through which purple crystals protrude. Base is covered in green suede and is of wood underneath. Metal strip bearing caption attached to base.
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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Awarded By
David Jones Limited, Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1972
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Awarded To
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Inscriptions
Engraved into metal on base: DAVID JONES 1972 AWARDS FOR FASHION EXCELLENCE/ A SPECIAL CITATION FOR FASHION TO/ PRUE ACTON
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Brand Names
Prue Acton (Fashion Design) , David Jones (Department Stores)
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
13 cm (Length), 13 cm (Width), 19 cm (Height)
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References
RMIT Collection
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Keywords
Clothing, Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Industry, Retailing, Women's Clothing, Making History - Prue Acton