Dressing gown of black silk with an inner bodice of floral sprig print; high round neckline; long sleeves have a band at wrists of woven lace trimmed in lace ruffle; 2 tucks in front, and pleats in back that are tacked at the waistline; concealed hook and eyes at center-front closure with corded button accents; imitation button holes for accent; full-length, loose fit.
Bustle of four vertical wire coil springs covered in cotton with attached waistband; 7/8" waistband has tab at one end and button hole at other end; coil at center area is wider; appears to be missing a coil at one far end.
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.
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.
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.
