Callot Soeurs Green Silk Dress with Lace, 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.

The antique lace on this dress is near identical to the antique lace on Pauline Palmer's daughter's wedding dress in Lot 84.

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.

Chartreuse silk sleeveless dress with bateau neckline, floral lace hem, pearl beaded detailing throughout with gold-tone and light blue thread embroidery, and an attached light pink satin slip with gold-tone lace trim.
Label: Callot Soeurs Paris
Size Label: Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: 94615

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.75"
Chest: 37"
Waist: 36"
Hips: 40"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 42"

This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition:

The overall condition is good with the following:
Structural Issues: There are small holes and tearing of the silk exterior around the top of the armholes. On the interior slip, there are small holes and tearing along the center back.

Split/Separated Seams:

Losses: N/A

Fading/Color Change: There is fading throughout the entire silk exterior and lace hem due to age over time. There is minor discoloration and darkening along the edges of the gold-tone embroidery throughout.

Soiling/Spots: On the silk exterior, there are a few small spots on the center back, about 9" below the neckline and on the back bottom left above the lace hem. On the interior slip, there is major soiling surrounding the armholes

Insect Damage: N/A

Corrosion/Tarnish: N/A

Repairs/Alterations: N/A

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Callot Soeurs Green Silk Dress with Lace, 1920s

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