Evening Dress, Callot Soeurs, France, Circa 1926. Teal silk velvet with glass beading and metallic thread. Gift of Mr. Alexander J. Cassatt © Drexel University.

M. d. C. Crawford, editor of Women's Wear Daily, recalled "the leader of the world of fashion from around 1900 until after World War I was the Maison Callot." Founded by three sisters in 1895, the house was famous for their intricate details and originality of cut. Although, the house was no longer as innovative by the later 1920's, this evening dress is still magnificent in its use of color and rich Moorish style embellishment.