Summary
Gold lame evening dress, made by Prue Acton &/or contractors, 1983-1984. It was worn in Melbourne in 1983-1990, often with coiled covered wire choker jewellery.
The dress was developed from the 1983 Melbourne Cup range 'Spiral'.
Physical Description
.1 A full length strapless gold lame evening dress cut in spiral gores. The strapless v-necked top is leaf shaped back and front. It is zippered at the back and is fitted to thigh level where the skirt flares. The lining is grey polyester with layers of stiffened net at lower skirt. .2 A pair of long fitted sleeves detached from .1. The gold lame sleeves are buttoned at the wrist and have a thin finger loop. .3 Detachable sleeve.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 21 Nov 1994
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Manufacturer
Prue Acton Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1983-1984
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Place & Date Used
Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1983-1990
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overall dimensions
138 cm (Height)
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Dimensions
147 cm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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References
RMIT Collection
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