Woman's Evening Dress

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Woman's Evening Dress

1957

Designed by James Galanos (American, 1924–2016) Embroidered by D. Getson, Eastern Embroidery, Los Angeles

Layers of bugle beads and sequins, painstakingly stitched onto sheer silk by skilled workers at D. Getson Eastern Embroidery of Los Angeles, create a textural, perfectly matched tartan on this body-hugging sheath. This dress is a ready-to-wear design—like others created by Philadelphia- James Galanos at his California fashion house—but meticulous in construction and detailing.

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Object Details

Titles:

Woman's Evening Dress

Date:

1957

Artists:

Designed by James Galanos (American, 1924–2016) Embroidered by D. Getson, Eastern Embroidery, Los Angeles

Medium:

Beads and sequins on sheer silk crepe

Dimensions:

Center Back Length: 60 inches (152.4 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

Gift of the designer, 1957

Accession Number:

1957-103-1

Geography:

Made in United States, North and Central America

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