James Galanos
Evening Ensemble

DesignerAmerican, 1924–2016
RetailerAmerican, established 1907
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Evening Ensemble
Date1980–1989
PlaceUnited States
MediumFaille with embossed lamé circles, silk chiffon, beads, and brilliants
DimensionsJacket (.A): 24 × 24 in. (61 × 61 cm)
Blouse (.B): 23 × 19 in. (58.4 × 48.3 cm)
Skirt (.C): 36 1/2 × 17 in. (92.7 × 43.2 cm)
Other (.D, belt): 57 1/2 × 2 7/8in. (146.1 × 7.3cm)
Credit LineGift of Carol Barden
Object number97.482.A-.D
Non exposé

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ProvenanceCarol Barden, Houston; given to MFAH, 1997.

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Alfred Fiandaca
1986–1989
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c. 1970
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