Cocktail Dress

One of 359 objects in the series: Dallas Museum of Fashion Collection available on this site.

Description

Cocktail dress of pale champagne silk chiffon crepe.

Creation Information

Galanos, James, 1924-2016 1950/1956.

Context

This physical object is part of the collection entitled: Texas Fashion Collection and was provided by the UNT College of Visual Arts + Design to the UNT Digital Library, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 122 times. More information about this object can be viewed below.

Who

People and organizations associated with either the creation of this physical object or its content.

Designer

  • Galanos, James, 1924-2016 Galanos, James (b. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1924 - d. West Hollywood, California, USA, 2016)

Donor

Retailer

  • Neiman-Marcus Neiman-Marcus Co. (USA) (est. 1907 in Dallas, Texas, USA, by Herbert Marcus, Carrie Marcus-Neiman, and Al Neiman)

Audiences

We've identified this physical object as a primary source within our collections. Researchers, educators, and students may find this object useful in their work.

Provided By

UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

The UNT College of Visual Arts and Design fosters creative futures for its diverse student population and the region through rigorous arts-based education, arts- and client-based studio practice, scholarship, and research. One of the most comprehensive visual arts schools in the nation, the college includes many nationally and regionally ranked programs.

Contact Us

What

Descriptive information to help identify this physical object. Follow the links below to find similar items on the Digital Library.

Titles

Description

Cocktail dress of pale champagne silk chiffon crepe.

Notes

Fitted bodice of silk chiffon with silk satin ribbon trim, and vertical stripes which go down to hem of skirt. Silk satin ribbon forms a V from center-front bodice and wraps over shoulders to back of dress. Ribbon bow at center back falls to middle of skirt and hides a zipper and hook&eye closure. Bodice has interior support with boning and petersham. Mid-length skirt has many layers of chiffon creating a full appearance; skirt is lined in matching silk.
Designer's label at left side seam: "Galanos"
Retailer's label on lining at bottom of back skirt seam: "Neiman-Marcus"

Subjects

Art and Architecture Thesaurus (Getty)

University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure

Item Type

Identifier

Unique identifying numbers for this object in the Digital Library or other systems.

Collections

This object is part of the following collection of related materials.

Texas Fashion Collection

The UNT Texas Fashion Collection is dedicated to the preservation and documentation of historically significant fashion, and serves as an educational and inspirational resource for students, researchers, and the general public. This vital resource is part of the UNT College of Visual Arts + Design.

What responsibilities do I have when using this physical object?

When

Dates and time periods associated with this physical object.

Creation Date

  • 1950/1956

Coverage Date

Added to The UNT Digital Library

  • May 6, 2015, 4:58 p.m.

Description Last Updated

  • June 1, 2021, 11:47 p.m.

Usage Statistics

When was this object last used?

Yesterday: 0
Past 30 days: 3
Total Uses: 122

Where

Geographical information about where this physical object originated or about its content.

Map Information

  • map marker Place Name coordinates. (May be approximate.)
  • Repositioning map may be required for optimal printing.

Mapped Locations

Interact With This Physical Object

Here are some suggestions for what to do next.

Start Viewing

International Image Interoperability Framework

IIF Logo

We support the IIIF Presentation API

Galanos, James, 1924-2016. Cocktail Dress, physical object, 1950/1956; (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc503742/: accessed March 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT College of Visual Arts + Design.

Back to Top of Screen