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Red cocktail dress of wool broadcloth, striated chiffon and velvet

James Galanos1953/1957

Museum of the City of New York

Museum of the City of New York
New York, NY, United States

Cocktail dress of red wool broadcloth, red striated chiffon and red velvet; knee-length; wide, round neck; sleeveless; wool bodice, princess line, slightly raised waist; flaring bias-cut and gored triple-layered chiffon over crepe de chine skirt, picot hem; bias-cut attached velvet belt, large covered buttons on either side; center back hook-and-eye closure, overlaying zipper; red crepe de chine bodice lining. Label: Galanos.

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  • Title: Red cocktail dress of wool broadcloth, striated chiffon and velvet
  • Creator: James Galanos
  • Creator Birth Date: 1924
  • Date Created: 1953/1957
  • Type: Cocktail dress
  • Medium: Broadcloth, Sequin (spangle), Bead (pierced object), Silk (textile), Velvet (fabric weave), Crepe de Chine, Wool (textile), Chiffon
  • Fashion house, designer, label: Galanos
Museum of the City of New York

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