Dress ensemble of gold silk brocade in a floral lattice pattern with muslin lining; empire length bodice has bateau neckline; upper portion of long sleeves are pleated and fitted; shirring above banded cuffs; center-front pleats radiate to yoke-shoulder; hook and eye fasteners at back; skirt is floor length with all around unpressed pleats.
Dress of ecru silk taffeta wide neckline and short bouffant sleeves; neckline is trimmed in pointed scallops of self-taffeta that fall over the shoulders; back closing of button covered hooks and eyes; band at waist; skirt is pleated at front and cartridge pleated at center-back; 2 padded bands at lower skirt trimmed with applied pointed scallops about 16" above hem of full-length skirt; all hand-made.
Dressing gown of white cotton with round neckline with open-front; overlay at yoke of woven lace and cotton trimmed in cased ribbon and lace; square at back; long sleeves trimmed in lace; check patterned open-work inset at front opening and at back overlay; full-length; fabric is gathered under the yoke overlay to create fullness.
Toque-style hat of black velvet embellished around the sides with ostrich feathers; flat top crown of purple silk accented with stripes of lattice appliques and flower appliques of fine chenille yarn and beads; flower of gold lamé at side; very decorative; lined in black silk.
Purse of black cotton knit embellished with steel cut beads and silver droplet bead fringe; two silver rings at center; narrow in the middle with one square end and one round end; narrow center has opening.
Capulet of tiered black silk with embroidery and pleated silk chiffon; V-neckline with braided filigree embroidery and scalloped trim followed by rows of silk ruffles; open-work leaf design; bow at center-back neckline of pleated chiffon trimmed in ruffle; long ties of pleated chiffon trimmed in silk satin ruffle hang down front; single hook and eye closure at bust.
Sunbonnet of black cotton with stiffened, quilted brim trimmed in ruffled self-fabric; crown and fall are gathered at back-neck with drawstring casing; self-fabric ruffle trims brim, fall and crown; self fabric ties at chin and back. Maybe a mourning bonnet.
Panties of bright beige silk with high, elasticized waist; leg openings have 8" side slit and are trimmed in pink floral lace attached with a picot stitch; easy fit.
Pumps of black velvet with heavy metal curved square embellished with rhinestones on vamp; rounded toe; 2 1/2" velvet covered continental heel; leather and canvas inner.