Summary
This dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1969.
In 2005, it was loaned to a fashion parade at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre to lauch the Australia Post Legends series that year, featuring six Australian fasthion designers, including Prue Acton.
Physical Description
Lime green sleeveless mini dress with cream ribbed woolen bodice and metal zippered front. The bodice has a lime green Peter Pan collar, shoulders and zipper trim sewn with cream thread.
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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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, 1969
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Inscriptions
Label inside back collar: Prue Acton/ AUSTRALIA
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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
865 cm (Length), 595 cm (Width)
Taken flat. Shoulder width 345. Bust width 290. Centre front to waist 302. Waist width 310. Hip width 415. Hem width 595 mm.
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Exhibition Collection Management
320 mm (Width), 860 mm (Height)
H - from top of collar to bottom of dress; W - at waist
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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
