Summary
Gold painted lace-up leather boots with 4.5 cm heels. Made by Prue Acton P/L and/or contractors. Used in Melbourne by Prue Acton.
Physical Description
Gold painted lace-up leather boots, low-calf length, with 4.5 cm heels.
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, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1970-1980
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Date Made
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Place & Date Used
Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1970-1990
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Inscriptions
Printed on inner sole: PRUE ACTON. Outer sole: 7 1/2.
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Brand Names
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
28 cm (Height)
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References
RMIT Collection The boots are somewhat similar in style to those depicted in the Australian Women's Weekly in 1971 where they are worn with a 'knickerbocker suit'. SH 942167, however, have more rounded toes, and are likely to have been made at a later date. Know Your Knickers (1971, February 3). The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982), p. 10. Retrieved August 30, 2017, from [Link 1]
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Keywords
Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Industry, Footwear, Women's Footwear, Making History - Prue Acton
