Callot Soeurs
Lingerie Ensemble

DesignerFrench, 1895–1937
CultureFrench
Titles
  • Lingerie Ensemble
Date1927–1928
PlaceFrance
MediumSilk chiffon and gold metallic lace
DimensionsOther (.A, peignor): 40 1/4 × 58 in. (102.2 × 147.3 cm)
Dress (.B): 43 × 24 in. (109.2 × 61 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase with departmental funds
Object number92.524.A,.B
Not on view

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Provenance[Martin Kamer Ltd., Zug, Switzerland]; purchased by MFAH, 1992.
Exhibition HistoryExhibited "Fabulously French: Haute Couture 1897 - 1997", February 23, through April 20, 1997

Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: Labeled: "Callot Soeurs"

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