Stocking of yellow-beige rayon knit jersey; dark red scalloped thread trims the top; wide band at mid-thigh with open channel for tie or garter belt; mid-thigh length.
Textile Swatches of rayon-silk in various designs of WWII political relations between United States and Great Britain: a) black with ivory ribbons- "British - American Ambulance Corps", b) grey-green with pastry motif- "England", c) red, white, and blue, "there'll always be an England".
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).
WWII US Army Air Force Cap of olive wool with brown leather strap and brown leather visor. Army crest metal at front; Army crest buttons at sides; textured band below soft top portion of woven olive wool; Army officer's dress cap; lined in sateen.
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.
