Summary
This bag was made by an unknown maker, probably in the 1930s or 1940s. It was purchased was purchased by the donor in the late 1960s at the original Butler and Wilson second-hand outlet in London. It was used by the donor with a `Mock Croc' ensemble (not in the Museum's collection) at the 1986 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
Rectangular shaped clutch handbag of crocodile skin with metal bar clasp. Decorated on front with crocodile forelegs.
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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Retailer
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User
Prue Acton, Flemington, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1986
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
23 cm (Height)
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References
RMIT Collection Refer photographic transparencies in 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
