Summary
Yellow painted fine straw hat with very wide brim. Designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Peter Jago in 1991. It was worn by the donor with the 'Tall Trees' ensemble (still in the donor's collection) to the 1989 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
Yellow painted fine straw hat with rounded crown and a very wide brim. Cloth label adhered to inside.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 21 Nov 1994
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Manufacturer
Peter Jago, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1991
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User
Prue Acton, Flemington, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1991
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Inscriptions
Black fabric label printed with white: PETER JAGO/EXCLUSIVE HATS/MADE IN AUSTRALIA.
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
18 cm (Height), 52 cm (Outside Diameter)
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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
