Callot Soeurs Black Silk Taffeta Cape, 1910-20s


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 silk taffeta cape with center front ribbon tie, armholes, decorative hood at the back with weights along center neckline covered in self fabric, and 18th-century-inspired ruched trim in self fabric.
Label: Callot Soeurs Paris
Size Label: Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 20"
Chest: 56"
Waist: 63.5"
Hips: 65"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 40.75"
This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition:
The overall condition is good with the following:
Structural Issues: There is a hole right below the right armhole.
Split/Seperated Seams: N/A
Losses: N/A
Fading/Color Change: N/A
Soiling/Spots: N/A
Insect Damage: There are small moth holes throughout the taffeta.
Corrosion/Tarnish: The self fabric covering the weights along the center back neckline have wear, exposing the tarnishing weights on the interior.
Repairs/Alterations: There is a repair done on the front left side of the chest where a hole has been sewn close.
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