James Galanos
Theatre Suit

DesignerAmerican, 1924–2016
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Theatre Suit
Date1982
PlaceUnited States
MediumMylar polychrome brocade
DimensionsJacket (.A): 26 × 22 in. (66 × 55.9 cm)
Skirt (.B): 22 × 17 1/2 in. (55.9 × 44.5 cm)
Other (.C, belt): 36 × 2 3/4 in. (91.4 × 7 cm)
Credit LineGift from the collection of Bernice Weingarten
Object number93.148.A-.C
Not on view

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ProvenanceBernice Weingarten; given to MFAH, 1993.

Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: .A jacket labeled on interior, black thread on white fabric: "GALANOS", brown thread on white fabric: "NEIMAN-MARCUS", .C belt imprinted in gold ink on verso, center: "GALANOS", labeled in black ink on white adhesive label: "619-12/ 5822", buckle labeled in black ink on gold foil adhesive label on verso: "MADE IN TAIWAN"

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Suit
James Galanos
1988–1989
Wool and silk
99.167.A-.C
Suit
James Galanos
1988–1989
Silk and rhinestones
99.168.A,.B
Suit
James Galanos
1965
Silk and wool
94.707.A,.B
Suit
James Galanos
1986
Wool and silk
93.149.A-.D
Dinner Suit
James Galanos
1984
Wool and lace
93.147.A-.D
Evening Dress
James Galanos
1980–1989
Lace and crepe
95.86
Evening Dress
James Galanos
1980–1989
Crushed velvet, silk, crepe, and crystals
95.85
Ensemble
James Galanos
1990
Wool and silk
99.169.A-.E
Evening Dress
James Galanos
c. 1970
Silk, velvet, and figured velvet jersey
88.118
Evening Gown
James Galanos
1980–1989
Silk and tulle
98.486
Cocktail Dress
James Galanos
c. 1988
Nylon net and synthetics
2001.590.A,.B
Ensemble
James Galanos
1989–1990
Polyester and rhinestone buttons
2001.591.A,.B