Designer
James Galanos (American, 1924–2016)American, 1924–2016
Retailerfor
Galanos Originals (American, established 1951)American, established 1951
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Dress
Datec. 1948
PlaceUnited States
MediumSilk
Dimensions.A, dress: 43 × 20 inches (109.2 × 50.8 cm)
.B, belt: 1 5/8 × 30 inches (4.1 × 76.2 cm)
.B, belt: 1 5/8 × 30 inches (4.1 × 76.2 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by the Linda and Ken Lay Family and Mrs. William S. Kilroy
Object number99.287.A,.B
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
There is a label on the interior of the dress: "Galanos / original / Beverly Hills".
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c. 1992
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2000.494
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c. 1988
Silk jaquers satin, lace, netting, silk chiffron, and metal
2000.495
James Galanos
1986
Silk chiffon, crystal and jet beads, and paillettes
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1980–1989
Faille with embossed lamé circles, silk chiffon, beads, and brilliants
97.482.A-.D