a) Dress of black faille with 1 ½? straps of black moiré ribbon; empire waistline; skirt falls to knee-length; pull-over. b) Top of black faille with angled release tucks in front of shoulders and releasing toward bust; short puffy sleeves gathered at shoulder; diamond neckline; hits at high waist. c) Skirt of black faille is full-length with slight A-line; 6 panel construction; waist darts; no waistband; side snap and hook and eye closure.
Dress of salmon pink rayon faille with empire waist; front panel of self-faille at empire waist has crescent shaped top; square neckline; gathering at center-front bust; short sleeves with gathering at shoulders; full-length; attached sash tie at back empire waist; V-neckline at center-back; zip closure under left arm; unlined.
Dress of pale pink chiffon is sleeveless with scoop neckline and mid-length skirt of tiered flounces of self-chiffon edged in metallic gold thread; waistband features gold metallic ribbon with two peaks at center-front and long ends that trail down to hem; 3 roses of pink and yellow chiffon are appliqued at center of waistband; center rose is yellow with dark pink center bud; surrounding roses of pink chiffon with yellow buds; skirt flounces are attached to an underskirt of golden beige net; snap side closure under arm; unlined and sheer.
Coat of ecru woven fabric with wide collar, cuffs and hem of floral paisley embroidered wool; floral paisley embroidery in fine yarns of fuchsia, green, blue, and orange with black outline; coat wraps closed to the left and has a single tie closure; collar of a rectangular panel at back folds under and snaps closed forming a rolled collar; embroidered cuffs are 8 ½?; embroidered trim at hem is 11?; vertical darts at shoulders; lower mid-length.
Evening gown of purple rayon crepe with crescent empire waistline; bodice wraps over to the left from the yoke creating a diamond V-neckline and is embellished with purple-violet bugle beads in swirling pattern; band of stacked beads trims the back neckline and goes in front of the shoulders and ends under the armscyes; same band of beads trims the short sleeves; small inner shoulder pads; fabric of bodice is gathered into the crescent shaped empire waistline; dress is fitted at the waist with a floor length slim silhouette skirt; side zip closure.
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).
Army Bucket Hat of dark blue denim with white exposed stitch; rounded crown with 2 1/2" brim; white stitching stripes around brim; this style of hat was worn in Vietnam; U.S. Army M-37 Denim Hat.
WWII Army uniform pants of tan wool; wide waistband with two button closure and zip fly; belt loops on waistband; side slit pockets; coin pocket on right waist seam; two back pockets with lapel and button closure; full-length; straight leg.
WWII Army Garrison Cap of tan twill with black and gold braided pipe trim; inner sweat band of blond leather; lined in grey sateen; commissioned officer's uniform cap.
WWII Army Garrison Cap of tan cotton twill with black and gold braided pipe trim; inner sweat band of blond leather; lined in sage green sateen; commissioned officer's cap.