Dress
Brand
Callot Soeurs
(French, 1895 - 1937)
Summer 1917
Silk charmeuse, lace, and metallic and silk flowers
Gift of Rosalie Davidson
Object number86.156.1
This dress would have been worn to an afternoon gathering, such as a tea dance. The full-skirted silhouette is airy, light, and ideal for movement. Bands of handcrafted lace bear motifs from antiquity, a subtle counterpoint to the romantic silhouette. The small bouquet of flowers adds a youthful touch of color.
DescriptionAfternoon dress in cream silk charmeuse with wide bands of filet lace inset on bodice, sleeves and skirt; wide round neck, long sleeves, above ankle skirt; gathered at waist, with attached self sash held by blue, pink and gold metallic flower at right front; coutureCollections
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