Summary
Mini dress 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 her it was a world first. The design was inspired by cutting out kindergarten squares (coloured paper) into stripes, looking for brash bold combinations that would make the wearer stand out from the pack.
n 2016, it was loaned to the NGV for their exhibition `200 Years of Australia Fashion'.
Physical Description
Pink striped mini polo-shirt dress in knitted acrylic. Dress is long sleeved with collar and cuffs, and front buttoning bodice.
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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Designer
Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1965-1967
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Manufacturer
Prue Acton Pty. Ltd. (and/or Contractors), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1965-1967
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User
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Inscriptions
Label inside back collar: '34'. Label inside side seam: '111, 112, 112'.
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Brand Names
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
600 mm (Width), 350 mm (Depth), 850 mm (Height)
Measured flat: Across shoulders 420; Bust circum. 840; Waist circum. 880; Hip circum. 960; Hem circum. 1140; Shoulder to waist 350; Shoulder to hip 480; Shoulder to hem 740; Arm length 760; Neck circum. 360; Cuff circum. 190
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Exhibition Collection Management
810 mm (Height)
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Conservation
830 mm (Length), 380 mm (Width), 115 mm (Circumference)
Measurement from conservation. Length from collar to hem, width across shoulders, circumference of hem.
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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
