Callot Soeurs Dress and 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.

Pink silk short sleeve dress/top with scoop neckline, embroidered with gold-tone thread and pearl beading, and hand-made lace hem. Please see condition review for details. Slip is made of satin and features bands of embroidery around the hem.
Label: Callot Soeurs Paris
Size Label: Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: 59927

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 20.5"
Chest: 35"
Waist: 37.5"
Hips: 40.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 41.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 18.5"