Summary
This mini dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L circa 1966. It has possibly been shortened, as it has a large hem stitched by hand. This example was originally worn by the donor.
It was a Prue Acton innovation to design a dress based on a rugby top. According to the donor it was a world first. The design was nspired by cutting out kindergarten squares (coloured paper) into stripes.
Physical Description
Yellow and orange striped mini polo-shirt dress in knitted acrylic. Dress is short-sleeved with stand-up collar and front-opening bodice fastened by one hook-and-eye. Tiny orange pocket on right breast.
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, 1965-1967
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Designer
Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1965-1967
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User
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Inscriptions
Fabric label sewn inside back of neck: 34 Labels inside side seam: 47,112,113
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
87 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
