Evening ensemble, ca. 1973. Silk crepe and satin, sequin, glass bead. James Galanos (American fashion designer, 1924-2016). Made in United States. Gift of Mrs. Henry D. Paschen, 1990.665.1a-c
Dress of black silk chiffon and silk satin. Blouse (a) has jewel neckline with keyhole opening at back. Dolman sleeves. Trimmed at shoulder and arms with red sequins and bugle beads. Cuffed wrists feature two loops-and-buttons. Tightly gathered at waist, with four-snap opening at proper left side. Skirt (b) is wrap-style, with crossed closure at back. Full-length. Cummerbund (c) fastens closed with loops and buttons.
Evening ensemble, ca. 1973. Silk crepe and satin, sequin, glass bead. James Galanos. Made in United States. Gift of Mrs. Henry D. Paschen, 1990.665.1a-c