Woman's Long Dress and Jacket

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Woman's Long Dress and Jacket

1956

Designed by James Galanos (American, 1924–2016) Sold by the Tribout Shop, John Wanamaker, Philadelphia Designed for Galanos Original Beverly Hills

Philadelphia-born James Galanos made clothing of the highest quality in his Beverly Hills workrooms, as this dress shows. The chiffon skirt, with three flowing layers beautifully gored from waist to wide hem, is--unexpectedly--topped by a halter of wool flannel. The donor wore this dress with a matching wool jacket to her son's wedding in Switzerland in 1956.

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Object Details

Titles:

Woman's Long Dress and Jacket

Date:

1956

Artists:

Designed by James Galanos (American, 1924–2016) Sold by the Tribout Shop, John Wanamaker, Philadelphia Designed for Galanos Original Beverly Hills

Medium:

Dress: Silk chiffon, wool twill; Jacket: Wool twill, silk satin lining

Dimensions:

Dress Center Front Length: 51 inches (129.5 cm); Waist: 26 inches (66 cm) Jacket Center Back Length: 18 inches (45.7 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

Gift of Mrs. Joseph Feldman, 1972

Accession Number:

1972-172-1a,b

Geography:

Made in California, United States, North and Central America

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