a) Day dress of linen cambric with open-work bands of floral wheels applied at bodice, sleeves and skirt; band collar of open-work floral wheels trimmed in tiny pleated tulle ruffle; center-front yoke panel of pin tucked mousseline de soie; three quarter length full sleeves with pin tucked and cuffs of open-work band; bodice has tucks from shoulder that release at bust; bloused bodice is gently gathered into waistband; button placket at center-back; below-knee length. b) Panel of self-fabric to extend length.
WWII Army uniform pants of tan wool; wide waistband with two button closure and zip fly; belt loops on waistband; side slit pockets; coin pocket on right waist seam; two back pockets with lapel and button closure; full-length; straight leg.
Dress ensemble of apricot cotton with black velvet: a) Bodice of apricot cotton has V-neckline with gathered fabric panel trim; wide, puffy sleeves of black velvet with lower portion cuff of self-cotton trimmed in a band of velvet; concealed hook and eye closure at front; backed in white cotton. b) Skirt of apricot cotton with pleats in back for bustle; 2 hook and eye closures at back waistband; full-length skirt is trimmed in a band of black velvet.
a) Dress of black rayon knit Lurex embellished with sequins and bugle beads, and accented with rhinestones; soft square neckline in front and deep scoop neckline in back; neckline is trimmed in a floral leaf design; entire dress is embellished with sequins; short sleeves; below-knee length; fitted through the torso; unlined. b) Belt of black rayon knit Lurex with round covered buckle that clips closed.
Blouse of cream silk with pale brown embroidered, vined flowers on upper bodice and short sleeves; open-check weave accents; round collar; center-back button closure.
Dress of black wool with round neckline and short sleeves; princess seams; below-knee length skirt with panel in back that wraps around to sides; zip and hook and eye closure at back.
Dress of rust red paper with paisley print in grey, black and yellow; bandana print; sleeveless with wide, scoop neckline; patch pocket at right hip; knee-length; shift.
Bodice of black wool damask in a palm leaf design; leg-o-mutton sleeves; high round neckline; fitted with princess seams; pointed waistline; center-front hook and eye closure with lace-up closure under bust; lined in tan muslin; boned; inner waistband.
Sari of pale blue cotton batiste with off-white paste painted design in a tiny tree-like motif over tiny medallions; small conventional tree motif is scattered over the ground and repeated in the border; this type of sari is worn by women in the middle classes.
Dress of purple satin and chiffon: a) blouse of chiffon has round neckline with beaded motif on bust and long panel from bust; long sleeves end in satin with braid cord embroidery and bead accent. b) Over-vest has square neckline with braid trim on bust; floating chiffon panels with bead trim hang off sides. c) Skirt of satin with braid trim on bottom front and back; A-line; ankle-length.