Evening dress
Design House Callot Soeurs French
Designer Marie Callot Gerber French
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First established in the 1890s by the four Callot sisters as a lingerie and lace business, Callot Soeurs evolved into a premier dressmaking house in the early years of the 20th century. The garments from Callot Soeurs in the Brooklyn Museum collections incorporate the signature elements of the house: antique lace trimming, Orientalist textiles, lavish embroidery that includes bead- or ribbonwork, or a combination of these elements. In this example, metallic lace accentuates the bodice and hem of the dress. The overall effect is that of different textiles spontaneously wrapped and layered to form the bodice and the skirt. The high waist is a characteristic of 1914 styles. Madame Gerber, the eldest Callot sister, served as the primary designer for the house until 1927 when her sons took over the business.
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