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Woman's evening dress
James Galanos (American, born in 1924)
American
1965
Medium/Technique
Silk; glass; plastic; metal
Dimensions
Center back: 114.3 cm (45 in.)
Credit Line
Arthur Tracy Cabot Fund
Accession Number2010.976
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLong evening gown with empire bodice covered in clear and multi-colored rhinestones and clear plastic beads, with black spaghetti straps; skirt of red and green chiffon panels with black chiffon overlay; hook and eye with zipper closure at lower back; black inner lining. Labeled "Galanos for Nan Duskin."
Provenance2010, with Torso Vintages, San Francisco, CA; purchased by MFA from Torso (Accession date: December 15, 2010)