Woman's Evening Dress
Designed by James Galanos, American, 1924 - 2016. Embroidered by D. Getson, Eastern Embroidery, Los Angeles.
Geography:
Made in United States, North and Central America
Date:
1957Medium:
Beads and sequins on sheer silkDimensions:
Center Back Length: 60 inches (152.4 cm)Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
1957-103-1Credit Line:
Gift of the designer, 1957
Made in United States, North and Central America
Date:
1957Medium:
Beads and sequins on sheer silkDimensions:
Center Back Length: 60 inches (152.4 cm)Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1957-103-1Credit Line:
Gift of the designer, 1957
Label:
Galanos is renowned for his use of bead embroidery, which he conceives as an integral part of the garment. This low-backed evening gown is completely covered with different sizes and layers of precisely placed bugle beads and sequins that create the tartan pattern. Embroidery for the majority of Galanos's designs-including the beadwork seen here-was carried out by D. Getson, Eastern Embroidery in Los Angeles.
Galanos is renowned for his use of bead embroidery, which he conceives as an integral part of the garment. This low-backed evening gown is completely covered with different sizes and layers of precisely placed bugle beads and sequins that create the tartan pattern. Embroidery for the majority of Galanos's designs-including the beadwork seen here-was carried out by D. Getson, Eastern Embroidery in Los Angeles.