Summary
This suit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L circa 1965
Physical Description
The outfit consists of a jersy dress and self covered belt: (1) Flower printed jersey knit, long-sleeved woollen fitted mini-dress in mauve and green flower patterns on green background. The dress has a stand -up collar and is fastened at the back with a zipper from collar to below the waist. The bodice linig is pale pink rayon (2) Five centimetre wide belt made of the same material and is not complete. Originally it may have been longer with a buckle.
More Information
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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, 1965-1967
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Inscriptions
Label inside back collar: Prue Acton/ AUSTRALIA Label sewn into URB below collar: 34
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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
