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"