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Woman's evening dress
Designed by: James Galanos (American, born in 1924)
American
1970s
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Rayon(?) and lurex velvet, embroidered with lurex and sequins; silk crepeline lining
Dimensions
Center back length: 141.0 cm (55 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Freda Rebelsky
Accession Number2001.930
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFloor-length evening dress of black and gold lurex velvet, black ground patterned with gold interlace (rattan/caning) pattern. Long sleeves, a-line shape, v-neck, with mock turtleneck inset entirely covered with gold sequins. Neck edge and cuffs embroidered with lurex in parallel rows, in band effect. Lined with black silk crepeline. No label.
ProvenancePurchased through WGBH auction by Freda Rebelsky; Gift to the MFA, 2001