Summary
Hat consisting of a leather spiral sprayed purple and copper. Designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1983, by company designer Maree Menzel. It was worn by the donor with the `Titanium' ensemble (SH 942104) to the 1983 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
Woman's hat consisting of a leather spiral sprayed purple and copper. Titanium metal piece attached to the very tip of the spiral, which stands up. Parallel lines stiched into leather as decoration. Underside has two bobby-pins attached to small plaited loops.
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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, 1983
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Designer
Ms Maree Menzel, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1983
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User
Prue Acton, Flemington, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1983
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
21 cm (Outside Diameter)
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Dimensions
220 mm (Length), 200 mm (Width), 30 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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References
RMIT Collection
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Keywords
Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Industry, Horse Racing, Melbourne Cup Racing Carnival, Women's Clothing Accessories, Making History - Prue Acton