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James Galanos
Woman's Ensemble (Jacket, Skirt, and Blouse)circa 1987

Not on view
Black women's suit ensemble on a hanger, consisting of a structured blazer with wide notched lapels and a straight knee-length skirt, with cobalt blue polka-dot fabric visible at the neckline and cuff
Two-piece women's ensemble displayed on a hanger: royal blue sequined blouse with long sleeves and padded shoulders over a knee-length black wool skirt with three large black buttons down the front.

James Galanos, Galanos, Woman's Ensemble (Jacket, Skirt, and Blouse), circa 1987, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Nancy Reagan, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Designer
James Galanos
United States, 1924 - 2016
Design House
Galanos
United States, California, 1952 - 1998
Title
Woman's Ensemble (Jacket, Skirt, and Blouse)
Place Made
United States, California
Date Made
circa 1987
Medium
Jacket and Skirt: Silk/wool plain weave (faille); Blouse: Silk satin figured weave, printed
Dimensions
Center back length (Jacket): 21 7/8 in. (55.56 cm) Center back length (Skirt): 24 7/8 in. (63.18 cm) Center back length (Blouse): 20 1/8 in. (51.12 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Nancy Reagan
Accession Number
AC1999.80.1.1-.3
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles