Haven't found anything with the spelling galoon, but
"A Fashion Alphabet" by Janey Ironside:
Galloon (Galon) - metallic lace trimming
"Costume Language (A dictionary of dress terms)" by Stephanie Davies:
Galloon, galon - Narrow braid or trimming. 17th to 19th century.
"The Dictionary of Costume" by R Turner:
galloon, galon - A fancy finishing braid used in both costume and upholstery
work. A narrow passementerie of cotton, silk, velvet, cold or silver
cording.
Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK
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