Callot Soeurs Dress & Slip, 1920s


This Callot Soeurs design is one of six in this sale that is from the Palmer family. Five of the Callot Soeurs in this sale were worn by Pauline Kohlsaat Palmer (1882-1956) who was a known client of the House of Callot Soeurs. The child’s dress in this sale by Callot Soeurs was worn by one of Pauline Palmer’s daughters.
Pauline Kohlsaat Palmer (Mrs. Potter Palmer II) was born and raised in Chicago, the daughter of a newspaper editor, and a leader in Illinois Republican politics. She married Potter Palmer II, the son of one of the leading families in Chicago, director of the First National Bank and president of the Art statutete of Chicago. When he died in 1943, he left Pauline an estimated 4.5 million dollars. She donated many couture garments, including additional Callot Soeurs and Vionnet, to the Chicago History Museum.
Black net sleeveless dress with scoop neckline, gold-tone paneling, pearl and gold-tone thread floral embroidery. The detachable slip is satin and is edged with gold lace.
Label: Callot Soeurs Paris
Size Label: Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: 48860

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13.75"
Chest: 34.5"
Waist: 39.5"
Hips: 41"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 42.75"
This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition:
The overall condition is good with the following:
Structural Issues: There are small holes on the center front of the exterior. On the center front of the slip, there are a few very small holes and thelace trim on the slip surrounding the armholes is beginning to tear.
Split/Seperated Seams: The front left side seam is splitting right below the armhole.
Losses: N/A
Fading/Color Change: N/A
Soiling/Spots: On the back of the slip, there are a few small spots along the center back and the lower right corner. On the front of the slip, there is a large soiled spot on the center front towards the hem with a few spots above.
Insect Damage: N/A
Corrosion/Tarnish: N/A
Repairs/Alterations: N/A
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