Pancake Beret hat of black silk velvet with shirred crown and large ostrich plumes; facing of hat is decorated with lace, jet beads, paillettes and embroidery; long velvet ribbon with satin edge. Made in France
Petticoat of ivory cotton flannel gathered into a wide muslin yoke at waist; three tiered tucks above hem with embroidered paisley design below; above-ankle length.
Camisole of white silk trimmed in a fine lace band around wide, scoop neckline; sleeveless with same lace trim; lace has holes for ribbon drawstring; snaps down center back with hook and eye closure at back waistband; hits at natural waist.
Detachable Collar with yoke of ivory embroidered tulle lace in a clover and leaf design; high standing collar is supported with wire and stays; extends down the front and back yoke; hook and eye closures at center-back.
Dress ensemble of warm beige (peach) silk taffeta: a) Bodice has low square neckline with a panel of ruffled net for modesty; dropped shoulder line and long sleeves, slightly tapered; button-front closure with 7 buttons covered in silk and accented with ornate crochet; concealed hook and eyes under functional buttons; 2 long boned points at front and 1 boned point at back; French darts at back. b) Skirt is wide, floor-length with train in back; cartridge pleats in back to go over bustle; right side hidden pocket; side-front hook and eye closure.
Dress of ivory striped silk with scoop neckline; short, puffed sleeves with ribbon cuffs and accents; high, empire waistline with gathering below bust; full-length skirt with dipped hem; ribbon embellishments at sides near hem; drawstring closures at back neckline and empire waist; vertical stripes of chevron patterned satin and lightweight, see-through silk.
Skirt suit of dark brown velour: a) Jacket of velour with deep V-neckline and large round collar with shirred trim; panel lapels over bust; asymmetrical double breasted button closure at left; three-quarter length sleeves with self-covered button accents at ends; sleeves are gathered into a band at the upper arm and back elbow; fitted with princess seams; bands at center-back waist with gathered fabric; hits at low hip; lined in ecru silk satin. b) Skirt of velour wraps to left side with panel within open slit at lower half; button accents at skirt back; full-length; lined in black satin.
Coat (Jacket) of ivory wool felt with corded lace and embroidery embellishment; round neckline has long, round lace collar that drapes over yoke; long pagoda sleeves are trimmed in long lace ruffle; hook and eye at neckline; open-front is trimmed in lace ruffle and has the option of being closed with long buttons and string eyes; corded lace trims sleeves, opening, center-back, and neckline; lined in ivory satin; mid-length; easy fit.
a) Folding fan of bone with carved, open-work abstract designs mounted with long peacock feathers; mid-portion of feathers is white and hand-painted in red, green, blue and metallic floral design with exotic pheasants; Chinese flowers; handle has hand-knotted tassel with bead. b) Folding case of purple silk velvet backed with ecru silk damask in a leaf pattern; ribbon ties to close; 23" x 4 1/2" folded.