Summary
Alternative Name(s): Suit, Pants Suit
Beige twill pantsuit designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1966. According to the donor it is a very early pantsuit which co-ordinated with a skirt (not in collection). It was featured in 'Go Set' magazine on 'Prue's Page', 2nd Febuary, 1966.
Prue Acton was photographed by Helmut Newton and Henry Talbot in this suit and a black version. Museum Victoria holds copies of both these images.
Physical Description
The suit consists of a twill jacket and pants. (1) Jacket is long-line tailored double-breasted with vent at the back. The short belt is buttoned to the back. The collar has sculptured revers. The front jacket features two false pockets and two rows of beige plastic buttons at fastening. The jacket is lined in beige polyester. (2) Straight legged hipster style pants with zippered front opening. Unlined.
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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, 1966
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Designer
Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1966
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Inscriptions
Label inside back collar of jacket, and inside back waist of pants: Prue Acton/ AUSTRALIA Label inside back neck of jacket: 34/ 30807 Label inside left side at waist of skirt: 34
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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
