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Evening Dress

late 1993 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Full-length, long-sleeved evening gown of black wool crepe. Surface is embroidered with black sequinned paisley motifs. A deep hem of black lace. Centre back zip closure.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Wool crepe, black sequins, black lace
Brief description
Full length black evening dress, wool-crepe, sequins and lace, designed by James Galanos, United States, for autumn/ winter 1993
Physical description
Full-length, long-sleeved evening gown of black wool crepe. Surface is embroidered with black sequinned paisley motifs. A deep hem of black lace. Centre back zip closure.
Dimensions
  • Length: 148cm
  • Bust circumference: 40cm
Credit line
Given by James Galanos
Collection
Accession number
T.51-2004

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Record createdApril 27, 2004
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