Summary

Pair of high-heeled boots in brown leather with gold stars around the top edge. Made by Beltram, Italy, 1970 - 1990 and worn in Melbourne by Prue Acton.

In an issue of New Idea, Melbourne 18 July 1981, Prue Acton can be seen wearing these Beltram brown leather healed boots in an article about Actons involvement in designing costumes for the 1982 film 'Breakfast in Paris'. The article, titled 'Designs on a Star' features a photograph of Acton with the film's star, Barbara Parkins.

Physical Description

Pair of high-heeled boots in brown leather with gold stars around the top edge. Gold piping and gold and brown decorative trim down the sides. 7cm heels covered in leather, also leather soles and lining.

More Information

  • Collection Names

    Prue Acton Collection

  • Collecting Areas

    Clothing & Textiles, Home & Community

  • Acquisition Information

    Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 21 Nov 1994

  • Manufacturer

    Beltram, Italy, circa 1981

  • Date Made

    circa 1981

  • Place & Date Used

    Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1981
    'New Idea' Melbourne 18 July 1981: 'News In The News' 'Designs on a Star' Article about Actons involvement in designing costumes for movie 'Breakfast in Paris' (1982). Photograph of Acton with films' star Barbara Parkins. Acton appears to be wearing Beltram brown and gold leather boots.

  • User

    Prue Acton, circa 1981
    'New Idea' Melbourne 18 July 1981: 'News In The News' 'Designs on a Star' Article about Actons involvement in designing costumes for movie 'Breakfast in Paris' (1982). Photograph of Acton with films' star Barbara Parkins. Acton appears to be wearing Beltram brown and gold leather boots.

  • Inscriptions

    Fabric label inside left boot, brown on beige: BELTRAM. Printed inside ankle: 7557 357 38. Stamped under both soles: VERO CUOIO. MADE IN ITALY.

  • Brand Names

    Prue Acton (Footwear)

  • Classification

    Clothing, Female, Footwear

  • Category

    History & Technology

  • Discipline

    History

  • Type of item

    Object

  • overall dimensions

    21 cm (Height)

  • References

    RMIT Collection. RMIT Design Archives: Scrapbook 1978-1981 PA 008/1: Page 330: 'New Idea' Melbourne 18 July 1981: 'News In The News' 'Designs on a Star' Article about Actons involvement in designing costumes for movie 'Breakfast in Paris' (1982). Photograph of Acton with films' star Barbara Parkins. Acton appears to be wearing Beltram brown and gold leather boots. Page 313 of Scrapbook 1978-1981 PA 008/1: also contains original photograph with a note that reads 'With Compliments; Prue, Thanks for being so co-operative on 'Breakfast in Paris' Regards Tracey Moir New Idea Southdown Press 32 Walsh Street Melbourne Telephone 328 0241' however no date is cited.

  • Keywords

    Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Industry, Footwear, Women's Footwear, Making History - Prue Acton