Bodice of black spotted leno weave silk; small standing collar of black satin trimmed in white organdy is open at front; ruffles trim the opening at the yoke with a knotted bow below bust; tiny crescent patch pocket below waist at left; long sleeves trimmed in lace ruffle with ruffled bands at wrists of satin; panels at back; satin bow at back; princess seams; button-front closure with braided cord buttons; backed in cotton.
Bodice of black taffeta has standing band collar; button front closure; long set-in sleeves; Princess seams; pleated dipped hem in back for bustle; lined in brown muslin.
Bodice of black organdy with pleats and tucks at center-front and back; small standing collar; long sleeves widen at the end and are pleated into cuffs of self-organdy; concealed hook and eye closures; lined in patterned cotton; unstructured fit.
Bodice of black silk faille with vest-like panel trim of floral silk damask; small standing band collar of silk damask; button front closure (all buttons missing); fitted through the torso with Princess seams; long set-in sleeves with cuffs of floral damask and black lace trim; hidden pocket on left side seam; back has dipped hem for bustle with fan pleats of silk damask; boning; lined in muslin.
Bodice of black faille has standing collar; pleated at center-front yoke; fitted below bust and through waist with a center panel with button closures like a tuxedo vest; seams at sides and back; long fitted sleeves; dipped panel at back to accentuate the bustle; backed in cotton with ribbon trim; boning.