Summary
This pair of hotpants were designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L circa 1969. According to the donor it was one of the first bonded knit designs made in Australia. It originally retailed for $26.
Physical Description
Pale blue and cream, short-sleeved, front-zippered combination 'Hot Pants'. The bodice is cream rib knitted and the sleeves, shoulders and Peter Pan collar are in pale blue. The shorts are pale blue and the garment is zippered at the centre front from neck to leg with belt-effect waist fastening.
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, 1968-1969
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Designer
Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1968-1969
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Inscriptions
Label inside back waist: Prue Acton/ AUSTRALIA Label sewn in UCB: 34 "C I Acton" handwritten on cotton tape sewn into L underarm
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Classification
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
86 cm (Height)
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Exhibition Collection Management
870 mm (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
