Summary
This dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1977, from fabric handpainted by Mac Tomlinson. According to donor and magazine reports, theme was inspired by a poem written by Prue Acton whilst walking on the beach on holiday. There is a photograph in the RMIT archive of it being worn by a model on the Don Lane Show, during a segment hosted by Prue Acton.
Physical Description
Summer dress of two layers of off-white georgette, the outer layer decorated with fish and oyster motifs and sprinkled with glitter. The dress falls waistless from a satin camisole neckline and is held by shoe- string straps attached to the front centre. Dress is very full and loosely flowing, giving a very whispy feeling. Opening under one arm is fastened by 3 buttons. Handkerchief hem is mid-calf length.
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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Artist
Mr Mac Tomlinson, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1977
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Manufacturer
Prue Acton Pty. Ltd. (and/or Contractors), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1977
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Designer
Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1977
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Inscriptions
Label inside back collar: Prue Acton/ AUSTRALIA Labels sewn inside CB of neckline: 8, 28, 40, 41 Printed as part of pattern on fabric: The World is my Oyster
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Classification
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
139 cm (Height)
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References
RMIT collection Designer Rae Ganim; refer photographic transparencies in RMIT Collection.
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Keywords
Clothing, Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Industry, Women's Clothing, Making History - Prue Acton, Innovation & Design
