Women's U.S. Navy blouse of white cotton with short sleeves; spread collar; tucks along front and back waist to shape; bust darts; button front closure.
a) Evening dress of purple-blue rayon crepe with yoke of embroidered braided cord on net; high sweetheart neckline with standing collar in back; long, tapered sleeves with 3 button closures at wrists; lower mid-length 4 gored skirt with reverse pleat slit at center-front; bodice features a zip closure below neckline; center-front seam is trimmed in self-embroidery; side zip closure; belt loops at waistline. b) Belt of double faced self-crepe with oval buckle wrapped in crepe; 1" width; no fasteners on buckle.
Skirt suit of caramel brown mesh wool knit: a) Jacket of wool mesh has V-neckline trimmed with a collar-like shaped panel of self-fabric; buttons down center-front are close together; buttons of wood bowl shape with mother-of-pearl buttons nestled within; long slim fitting sleeves with shoulder pads; pin tucks at yoke; reverse pin pleats accent jacket; 2 patch pockets with self-fabric accent as lapel; hits below hip. b) Skirt of mesh wool has 6 panels; 2 reverse pin pleats on front; mid-calf length. c) Belt of self-wool backed on soft brown Napa leather.
Women's U.S. Navy uniform blouse of soft white cotton with short sleeves; spread collar; button front closure; tucks around waist to shape; square panels at yoke sides with gathered fabric below to shape bust.
Dress of warm brown rayon with illustrated flower print in black and white lines; V-neckline; diamond shaped panel at torso; fabric is pleated into the diagonal seams below bust; short set-in sleeves are gathered at shoulder top; skirt is pleated into the waist seam at center-front; Just below-knee length; side zip closure.
Skirt suit of ecru light weight woven fabric stitched with bright brown thread in a wide honeycomb-like design: a) Top of self-woven fabric has a collar lapel cut-in-one of brown faille with one side featuring 2 triangles protruding to the side; each triangle is embellished with a rhinestone-V; 2 large self-covered buttons at center-front; concealed double breasted snap closures at waist; short sleeves with turned up cuffs of brown faille; belt loops at sides; darts from waistline; shoulder pads; hits just below hips. b) Skirt of self-woven fabric with 1" waistband; slight A-line; mid-length; side zip and snap closure. c) Belt of self-woven fabric backed on synthetic "Edson".
WWII Army officer's uniform shirt of tan virgin wool with spread collar; long sleeves with button close cuffs; buttons down front; large patch pockets with lapel at bust with single button closure; epaulets at shoulders; patch at right and left shoulder; satin lined around neckline; worn by Robert L. Gates; goes with pants (1980.015.012).
a) Sweater (top) of deep aqua loose knit with V-neckline trimmed in layered ruffles of ecru lace (jabot style); faux button placket down center-front; short sleeves are elbow length with ribbed trim; ribbed knit band at hips; pull-over. b) Belt of deep aqua knit with 2 button accents, but no button holes. c,d,e) Pieces of fabric from sweater.
