Summary
Necklace commissioned by Prue Acton from the Melbourne jeweller Marcos Davidson in the period 1980 - 1985. The bone was provided by Universal Meats of Melbourne, and prepared by a restaurant in the Block Arcade.
It was worn by the donor.
Physical Description
Necklace of black leather thonging with five painted and varnished wooden beads, one carved oxtail bone, brown buttons and flower caps.
Significance
For jewellery using bones, Universal Meats of Melbourne provided bones. A Melbourne restaurant in Block Arcade, cooked the bones, kept the meat and stoc stock, put the bones in a pizza oven to dry - smell caused problems. Later bones were boiled in studio of Marcus Davidson,Block Arcade using coco cola lime and sterident and left to dry in the sun.
Smell continued to cause problems with other residents of Block Arcade.
Photographs of this jewellery being made are with Marcus Davidson, Flinders Lane, Melbourne (personal communication with Marcus Davidson 16/5/1996. NB: According to ex staff every range was accessorised for local and overseas markets.
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 21 Nov 1994
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Manufacturer
Marcos Davidson, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1980-1985
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Commissioned By
Prue Acton Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1980-1985
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User
Prue Acton, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1980-1991
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Other Association (See Comments)
Block Arcade, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Bone for necklace prepared by a restaurant in the Block Arcade. -
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Classification
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
45.5 cm (Length), 15 cm (Width), 4 cm (Height)
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References
RMIT Collection
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Keywords
Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Industry, Jewellery, Women's Clothing Accessories, Making History - Prue Acton