Terms and conditions of use
Evening coat
(c. 1924)
Medium
silk lamé
Measurements
125.0 cm (centre back) 50.0 cm (sleeve length)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased through The Art Foundation of Victoria with the assistance of David Syme & Co. Limited, Fellow, 1979
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
Callot Soeurs was a Parisian couture house run by three sisters, Marie Callot Gerber, who led the design, Marthe Callot, later Madame Bertrand, and Regine Callot, later Madame Chantrell. Established in 1895, the house quickly became known for its quality fabrics and artisanal craftsmanship. Classical and Orientalist silhouettes, motifs and palettes influenced Callot Soeurs’ approach, as demonstrated by the garments it presented at the 1925 Paris Exposition. The loose-fitting silhouette and drop-shoulder sleeve of this coat reference the kimono cut, combined with a modern approach to colour.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Paris, France
Inscription
label: CALLOT SOEURS No.11832
Accession Number
D16-1979
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
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