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Hand-dyed dress

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GH017621; Hand-dyed dress; 1980s; Cole, Colin; view 01
GH017621; Hand-dyed dress; 1980s; Cole, Colin; view 02
GH017621; Hand-dyed dress; 1980s; Cole, Colin; view 03
GH017621; Hand-dyed dress; 1980s; Cole, Colin; view 04
GH017621; Hand-dyed dress; 1980s; Cole, Colin; view 05
GH017621; Hand-dyed dress; 1980s; Cole, Colin; view 06
GH017621; Hand-dyed dress; 1980s; Cole, Colin; view 07
GH017621; Hand-dyed dress; 1980s; Cole, Colin; view 08
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NameHand-dyed dress
ProductionColin Cole; designer; 1980s; Auckland
Amy Brown; fabric designer; 1980s
Classificationdresses
Materialssilk, dye
Materials SummaryHand-dyed silk
Registration NumberGH017621
Credit lineGift of Carolyn McCondach, 2012

Overview

This dress by Colin Cole demonstrates a partnership between a couturier and a local craftsperson, in this case textile artist Amy Brown, who hand-dyed the silk in a myriad of vibrant colours.

The dress was made by Cole for his sister, Carolyn McCondach.

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