Dolman wrap of black silk velvet with embroidered black cord in a filigree design; Band of neckline creates a high-V; concealed hook and eye closures down front; 2 long, ankle-length panels at each front side have scalloped hem trimmed in fringe; back hits just below waistline to accommodate a bustle and has scalloped hem with fringe; long, dolman sleeves with fringe; lined and heavy weight.
Coat of black silk with large round collar and wide cuffs with ecru lace overlay; large round collar falls over yoke and features crocheted lace overlay in a floral design; open-front has single hook and eye closure at bust; opening is trimmed in a braided cord in a filigree design; long, wide set-in sleeves gently pleated into shoulder and cuff; lower mid-length, calf; fully lined in ivory silk satin; inner wrist band.
Jacket of bluish black silk velvet; rolled collar follows the line of the soft-V neckline; double breasted closure with large buttons of jet beads encased in braided cord; long set-in sleeves with turned up cuffs; fitted through the torso with seams at front and back; falls wide over hips to accommodate bustle; pleated flaps at back with slit at center-back; center-front open at bottom; finished seams within.
Cape of black silk satin with box pleated round collar that is stitched in the center; decorative floral appliques of fine braided cord along the hem on both wide ties that are attached at the front opening; ties hang below the hemline; hook and eye closure at the neckline and bust.
Cape of black wool twill; standing collar trimmed in a pleated ruffle of black satin; large ribbon bow tie at neckline; hook and eyes at neckline and yoke; cape is embellished with a bead and braided cord Art Nouveau design; neckline is heavily embellished with beads; lined in black satin; hits below hip.
Cape of black silk twill accented with bead design and braided cord; Nehru collar open at front; reverse pleat below neckline at center-back; hook and eye closure at front neckline and yoke.
a) Vest of purple floral cut velvet on white silk ground; sleeveless; V-neckline; front opening has concealed hook and eye closures and is trimmed in a purple velvet band; open sides feature large ring eyes with silk ribbon laced through to close; hemline of castle trim; lined in ecru silk. b) Panel of self-fabric trimmed in purple velvet band; might be a back flap.