James Galanos
Cocktail Dress

DesignerAmerican, 1924–2016
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Cocktail Dress
Datec. 1953
PlaceUnited States
MediumTaffeta
DimensionsDress (.A): 46 × 23 in. (116.8 × 58.4 cm)
Other (.B, Belt): 32 × 1 3/4 in. (81.3 × 4.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Ellen English
Object number96.956.A,.B
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ProvenanceEllen English; given to MFAH, 1996.

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