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2011/43/45 Slip dress, womens, silk / cotton lace, designed by and made by Collette Dinnigan, worn by Catherine Martin, Sydney New South Wales, Australia, c.1998. Click to enlarge.
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Collette Dinnigan slip dress

This dark blue silk slip dress trimmed around the neckline with vintage ecru coloured lace was designed by Collette Dinnigan. The dress is part of a collection of Australian and international designer clothing, shoes and bags from the personal wardrobe of Catherine Martin.

Catherine Martin is one of Australia's outstanding creative talents, working as a production designer, film producer and costume designer on significant film, theatre and event productions including Strictly Ballroom, …

Summary

Object No.

2011/43/45

Object Statement

Slip dress, womens, silk / cotton lace, designed by and made by Collette Dinnigan, worn by Catherine Martin, Sydney New South Wales, Australia, c.1998

Physical Description

Bias cut slip dress in dark blue silk trimmed around neckline, bust and hem with vintage ecru coloured lace. Below knee length dress has deep V neckline, inverted V shaped panel at midriff and short sleeves slit across shoulder. Dress fastens at proper left side by zip

Marks

Fabric labels: Black with gold letteringCollette Dinnigan, made in Australia
White cloth Label - laundering instructions
White cloth label - 1930s vintage fabric collection

Short URL

https://ma.as/414495

Dimensions

Width

580 mm

Source

Credit Line

Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Catherine Martin, 2011

Acquisition Date

20 June 2011

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Wikipedia

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