Unlabeled Top and Skirt, Attributed to Callot Soeurs, 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.
Grey silk satin top with front hook and eye key hole neckline, set in long sleeves, and multicolored floral silk thread embroidery; paired with grey/brown silk satin skirt with front pleating details and matching floral embroidery.
Top and Skirt Label: Unlabeled, attributed to Callot Soeurs
Size Label: Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
TOP
Shoulders: 17.25"
Chest: 38.5"
Waist: 37.75"
Hips: 38.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 27.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 28.75"

SKIRT
Waist: 31"
Hips: 37.75"
Length (side waist band to hem): 29.25"
This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition:
The overall condition is good. On the top, there are a few spots throughout, primarily on the lower center back as well as on the left sleeve cuff. On the skirt, there are a few pulled threads along the hem of the skirt, minor pilling throughout, and a few faint marks on the front left side below the embroidery, the top right side above the embroidery, and along the waistband.
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