Summary
This handbag was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1980. It was worn by the donor with the `Byzantium' ensemble to the 1980 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
Small oval shaped bag with beige twisted cord shoulder strap. Two sides of the bag are joined by a metal hinge and fastened together with a cord loop over a metal knob. The inside is lined with beige leather and has a racing sticker stuck inside. A beige cord tassel hangs from the shoulder strap.
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, 1980
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Designer
Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1980
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User
Prue Acton, Flemington, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1980
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Inscriptions
Paper sticker adhered to inside of bag: PORSCHE CLASSIC/ PORTARLINGTON TEAMS CROSS COUNTRY RACE/ NAME PRUE/ ACTON/ [handwriting in lipstick, illegible number handwritten in masking tape 2021.
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Brand Names
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
72 cm (Height)
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Dimensions
21 cm (Length), 3 cm (Width), 16 cm (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
