Summary
Framed photograph of fashion designer Prue Acton wearing large black and silver earrings and a beige jacket, taken in 1987. The image was used for the front cover of "Portfolio' Working Woman's Magazine", September 1987. Inside the magazine was an article on Prue Acton entitled "The Shirley Temple of Australia's Rag Trade" (p.14-16.)
Physical Description
Framed portrait under glass of Prue Acton with caption. Mounted with cream border and cream coloured wooden frame. Back is of wood with hanging wire across back.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 21 Nov 1994
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Person Depicted
Prue Acton, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1987
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Format
Photograph, Colour
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Inscriptions
Printed in black, front bottom centre: PRUE ACTON/ on the cover of/ PORTFOLIO/ September 1987. In black marker on back: 237/9/1810. Printed on back: GRAPHIS/[address, partially illegible].
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
41 cm (Length), 47 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