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Prue Acton b. 1943

Designer (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)

Prue Acton is a women’s wear designer. She trained at RMIT beginning in 1958. She established a Melbourne showroom in 1963 later moving to the Block Arcade. Her work sold in the USA through Lord & Taylor and other retailers. She also designed Australia's Olympic Games costumes on three occasions. Acton retired in the 1980s.

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Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW
Museum of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC

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Prue Acton b. 1943

Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW

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