Summary
This pair of gloves were designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1984. They were worn by the donor with the `Concorde' ensemble (SH 942111) to the 1984 Melbourne Cup.
Prue Acton's Melbourne Cup clothing was specially designed for her to draw attention to Australian designers and in particular her forthcoming winter range.
Physical Description
Pair of gloves. Hand and fingers in white cotton. Wrist in white and navy gro-grain decorated with white and navy stitched lines, which also creates triangle on back of hand.
More Information
-
Collection Names
-
Collecting Areas
-
Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 21 Nov 1994
-
Manufacturer
Prue Acton Pty. Ltd. (and/or Contractors), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1984
-
Designer
Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1984
-
User
Prue Acton, Flemington, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1984
-
Brand Names
-
Classification
-
Category
-
Discipline
-
Type of item
-
overall dimensions
23 cm (Height)
-
Dimensions
10.5 cm (Width), 23 cm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: Laid flat
-
References
RMIT Collection
-
Keywords
Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Industry, Horse Racing, Melbourne Cup Racing Carnival, Women's Clothing Accessories, Making History - Prue Acton
