Summary
Wide brimmed black straw hat with flat crown. Designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Peter Jago in 1987.
It was worn by Acton with the 'Dressmaker' ensemble to the 1987 Melbourne Cup. The theme was based on design of the dressmaker mannequin, hourglass silhouette.
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
Wide brimmed black straw hat with flat crown.
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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, 1987
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User
Prue Acton, Flemington, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1987
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Inscriptions
Printed white on black: PETER JAGO / EXCLUSIVE HATS / MADE IN AUSTRALIA Woven black on white: [logo] / PETER JAGO
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Overall Dimensions
50 cm (Length), 49 cm (Width)
Interior dimensions of hat L19 W18
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References
RMIT Collection
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Keywords
Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Industry, Horse Racing, Melbourne Cup Racing Carnival, Millinery, Women's Clothing Accessories, Making History - Prue Acton
