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Object Description
| Type | Physical Object |
| Basic ID | Cocktail dress, circa 1955. James Galanos (American, 1924-2016). Wool jersey and silk chiffon. United States. Gift of Mrs. Philip D. Block, Jr. 1977.36.2 |
| Title | Cocktail dress |
| Artists/Makers |
Galanos, James, 1924-2016 (designer) Blum's Vogue (Chicago, Ill.) (distributor) |
| Place of Origin | United States |
| Date | circa 1955 |
| Physical Description | Cocktail dress; of black wool jersey and black silk chiffon: strapless, fitted bodice with panel of silk chiffon that attaches at either side of center front armscye and covers the tops of the shoulders and upper back; silk chiffon cummerbund wraps around waist and attaches with clasp at side; wide full skirt, just below knee length; center back zipper. |
| Materials/Techniques |
wool (textile) silk (textile) chiffon |
| Marks | Blum's-Vogue, Chicago; Galanos |
| Object History | This dress was worn by the donor, Mrs. Philip D. Block, Jr., to the Commercial Club of Chicago (founded in 1877) after her husband was made a member. |
| Curatorial Statement | Renowned American fashion designer James Galanos reached critical international acclaim by 1957 for his impeccable aesthetic and detailed construction. This gown epitomizes the 1950s hourglass silhouette, taking its shape from Christian Dior's postwar fashion revolution known as the 'The New Look'. |
| Classification | costume (mode of fashion) |
| Categories |
clothing main garments |
| Object Types | cocktail dresses |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Philip D. Block, Jr. |
| Owner | Chicago Historical Society |
| Copyright Notice | © 2014 Chicago Historical Society, all rights reserved. |
| Exhibition History | Chicago Styled: Fashioning the Magnificent Mile. Chicago History Museum (2014/11/15 - 2015/08/16) |
| Object Number | 1977.36.2 |
| Image File Name | ICHi-69310; ICHi-69308; ICHi-69307; ICHi-69305 |
| Language | English |
| Repository | Chicago History Museum. 1601 North Clark Street Chicago, Illinois 60614-6038 |
| Collection Name | Museum Collection |
| Research Inquiry | http://libguides.chicagohistory.org/research |
| Licensing Inquiry | Visit https://images.chicagohistory.org or email rightsrepro@chicagohistory.org |
Description
| Title | i69305 |
| Image File Name | 04_i69305.jpg |
| Repository | Chicago History Museum. 1601 North Clark Street Chicago, Illinois 60614-6038. |
| Collection Name | Museum Collection |
