Evening Dress by James Galanos
November 1, 2016
Object: Evening Dress
Designer: James Galanos
Medium: Wool, Glass, and Plastic
Date: Circa 1966
Country: USA
Credit: Gift of Kathleen P. Field
Philadelphia-born designer James Galanos is widely acknowledged as one of the foremost couturiers of the twentieth century. He was known for his superb materials, impeccable construction, and a daring good taste - all evidenced in this dress purchased at Nan Duskin by former model and noted patron of the arts Kathleen P. Field.