Summary
This plaque was awarded to the donor in 1971 by the Fashion Industries of Australia as part of their Lyrebird Awards. Thought to have been awarded to her in 1971, when she was given the Manufacturer's and Garment Export Awards, also in the Museum's collection (SH 942252 and SH 942253.)
Physical Description
Two piece glass trophy consisting of an engraved glass panel on a glass base: (1) Glass semi-circular shaped sculpture etched with female form and lyrebird tail. Attached to a small rectangular glass stand. (2) Square glass base.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 21 Nov 1994
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Inscriptions
May have originally had an engraved plaque attached to the front of the glass base, but is no longer there.
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overall dimensions
32 cm (Length), 8 cm (Width), 26 cm (Height)
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References
RMIT Collection
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Keywords
Awards, Clothing, Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Industry, Women's Clothing, Making History - Prue Acton
