Callot Dress of Chinese Crepe
Callot Dress of Chinese Crepe. Paris spring season 1913.
Afternoon Cocktail dress of Chinese Crepe, Draped skirt by couturier Callot Soeurs. Lining of flesh color silk. Waist of grey chiffon over flesh color silk. Front of corsage and skirt embroidered in grey. Shawl collar of same embroidery on chiffon. Sash of grey chiffon embroidery on ends. Published by Haas brothers.
Gallery: France Fin de siècle fashion. Haute couture costumes 1913.
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