Dress of ivory striped silk with scoop neckline; short, puffed sleeves with ribbon cuffs and accents; high, empire waistline with gathering below bust; full-length skirt with dipped hem; ribbon embellishments at sides near hem; drawstring closures at back neckline and empire waist; vertical stripes of chevron patterned satin and lightweight, see-through silk.
Gown of pink silk satin with lace trim casing a thin black ribbon on bodice; square neckline; short puffy sleeves; empire waistline with darts from waist; triangular panel at center-front bodice trimmed in lace cased with black ribbon; long, slight A-line skirt has padded hem and is padded 8" above the hem at tuck; drawstring at center-back empire waistline; bodice is backed in cotton/linen; hook and eye at back neckline.
Bodice of ivory silk overlaid with fine silk tulle; wide, scoop neckline extends off shoulders; short puffy sleeves; deep pointed waistline at center-back and center-front; neckline and sleeves trimmed in rows of ruffles of white box pleated satin and tulle; lace-up closure at center-back; panel of back neckline wraps over to close; boning within; piped seams; lined in cambric.
Dress ensemble of gold silk brocade in a floral lattice pattern with muslin lining; empire length bodice has bateau neckline; upper portion of long sleeves are pleated and fitted; shirring above banded cuffs; center-front pleats radiate to yoke-shoulder; hook and eye fasteners at back; skirt is floor length with all around unpressed pleats.
Dress of ecru silk taffeta wide neckline and short bouffant sleeves; neckline is trimmed in pointed scallops of self-taffeta that fall over the shoulders; back closing of button covered hooks and eyes; band at waist; skirt is pleated at front and cartridge pleated at center-back; 2 padded bands at lower skirt trimmed with applied pointed scallops about 16" above hem of full-length skirt; all hand-made.
Accessory panels of ivory tulle over taffeta edged with pleated satin and tulle; either for neckline or skirt; long with one curved end and one folded side with soft-V end.
Man's watch chain of dark brown loop woven silk with jet bead accents; clip on one end for a watch; bar and hook on other end with two tassels; bar fits through a buttonhole on a vest and the chain extends to a pocket where the watch rests.
Bonnet of ivory check weave cotton trimmed in a band of open-stitch crochet with scalloped edge; gathered in back; ties at front under chin; cross bar dimity.
Coif cap of white cotton muslin with two pairs of darts at back; center seam runs from center-front to center base of neck; self-fabric ties under chin.
Dress ensemble of warm beige (peach) silk taffeta: a) Bodice has low square neckline with a panel of ruffled net for modesty; dropped shoulder line and long sleeves, slightly tapered; button-front closure with 7 buttons covered in silk and accented with ornate crochet; concealed hook and eyes under functional buttons; 2 long boned points at front and 1 boned point at back; French darts at back. b) Skirt is wide, floor-length with train in back; cartridge pleats in back to go over bustle; right side hidden pocket; side-front hook and eye closure.
Dress of maroon wool challis with tiny bouquet print and large bouquet print; round neckline; button front closure with metal and glass buttons from top to closed hemline; dropped shoulder line accented with over-set pleated border; long sleeves have brownish black ribbed knit cuffs; Princess cut front; large border print ruffles from below-hip to dipped hem begin at front sides and wrap around back; extra fabric in back for bustle; 2 concealed, on seam pockets; backed in cambric.
Parasol of black silk with two self-fabric ruffles around lower edge; straight wooden handle of golden brown with dark brown eye pattern; metal retractable components; etched brass cap connects wooden portion of handle to metal upper.
Dress of grey-green silk faille with V-neckline trimmed in teal fringed and pleated satin ribbon; set-in sleeves have dropped shoulder line trimmed in self-satin ribbon; long length sleeves have vent at ends trimmed in self-satin ribbon; bodice is fitted with double darts at front and French seams at back; 5 self-covered button closing down front; full, wide skirt is floor length with train in back; pleats at front panel; cartridge pleats at center-back for bustle; 2 seam pockets; lined in cambric; machine and hand stitched.
Sunbonnet of black cotton with stiffened, quilted brim trimmed in ruffled self-fabric; crown and fall are gathered at back-neck with drawstring casing; self-fabric ruffle trims brim, fall and crown; self fabric ties at chin and back. Maybe a mourning bonnet.
Nightgown of white cotton muslin with eyelet embroidery; standing round collar of scalloped eyelet muslin; yoke has circle floral pattern of eyelet embroidery; long set-in sleeves gathered at shoulder and cuffs; cuffs are trimmed with scalloped eyelet muslin; button front closing.
Coat (Jacket) of ivory wool felt with corded lace and embroidery embellishment; round neckline has long, round lace collar that drapes over yoke; long pagoda sleeves are trimmed in long lace ruffle; hook and eye at neckline; open-front is trimmed in lace ruffle and has the option of being closed with long buttons and string eyes; corded lace trims sleeves, opening, center-back, and neckline; lined in ivory satin; mid-length; easy fit.
Dress ensemble of grey and white pinstripe silk taffeta trimmed in pleated ivory organdy with black crocheted lace overlay: a) Bodice has high round neckline; crocheted covered accent buttons down front with concealed hook and eye closures; long, pagoda sleeves with bow accent of pinstripe silk; fitted through the torso with skirted points over the hips and bustle; bow and crescent panel over the bustle; lined in muslin with boning. b) Skirt of pinstripe silk with cartridge pleats at center-back below waistband; tiered flounces and ruffle at hem; full-length. c) Over-skirt of pinstripe silk trimmed in self-lace and organdy; front of skirt is mid-length and dipped longer in back just above hem; hidden pocket; cartridge pleats at back.
Dolman wrap of black voided velvet on faille ground accented with jet beads in a floral pattern; simulated sleeves from elbows to wrists trimmed in jet beads and lace ruffles; high, round neckline with standing band collar of lace trimmed along the neckline with jet beads; concealed hook and eye closures at front; 2 front panels hit below-hip length and are trimmed in lace and beads; back hits just below waist with a shaped dip at the center-back to accommodate a bustle; ties of ribbon on the inner center-back tie around waist to exaggerate the bustle; small inner pocket is crescent shaped with pleated trim at top at left bust; lined in black silk satin.
Dress ensemble of dark brown and white striped cotton: a) Jacket/shirt has spread collar and button front closure; collar is accented with bias self-fabric; long piped sleeves with bias self-fabric cuffs; fitted through the torso with a long, below hip skirt trimmed in ruffle of self; back is shaped for bustle. b) Skirt is gathered at waist, more so in back; full-length; accented with 4 rows of 2" bias self-fabric trim; bottom is finished with tape; light weight for spring/summer.
Purse of black cotton knit embellished with steel cut beads and silver droplet bead fringe; two silver rings at center; narrow in the middle with one square end and one round end; narrow center has opening.
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.
Dress of purple and black striped taffeta with vined flower damask in violet stemmed leaves with pink flowers: a) Bodice has band collar and yoke and center-front with crocheted lace overlay; long set-in sleeves are overlaid with lace at the forearm; sleeves are gathered at shoulders and cuffs; bodice is trimmed with fine satin ruffles; satin waistband with bow at left-front; lined in ecru pinstriped cotton; under arm pads attached. b) Skirt of self-taffeta is fan pleated at back for fullness; full-length with slight train at back; two ruches bands of black satin trim the hem; hook and eye closure at back; black taffeta underskirt with dust ruffles.
Skirt suit of black raised dot textured wool: a) Bodice of black wool with standing band collar of white silk: horizontal bands at left and right side embellished with jet beads; open at center-front exposing inner blouse of black cotton with hook and eye closures; velvet ribbon bow-ties at bust; waistband tab wraps over to left; long, set-in sleeves are gathered into armscyes and trimmed at the forearm with jet beads; bloused extension on sleeves at the wrist area has pointed cuff of self-fabric. b) Skirt of self-wool is slim through the hips and is full length; slight A-line; fan pleat at center-back; narrow waistband; slight dipped hem in back; hook and eye closure at back; lined in cotton.
Wedding dress of ivory organdy: a) Bodice has wide scoop neckline with flounce of tightly gathered organdy trimmed in ivory satin ribbon; three-quarter length sleeves with pin tucks and ribbon band tucks; bodice is tightly pleated at waist releasing fullness through the bust; hook and eyes at back. b) detachable jabot with high, band collar with ruched satin trim and tucks; band collar is boned and has hook and eye closures at back. c) Skirt of organdy has three rows of satin ribbon at bottom; floor-length with train; back hook and eye closure. d) Underskirt of cotton with ruffle at hem and attached overskirt below hip of organdy with pleats at attached ribbon band; ruffle at hem; slight train.
Detachable Collar with yoke of ivory embroidered tulle lace in a clover and leaf design; high standing collar is supported with wire and stays; extends down the front and back yoke; hook and eye closures at center-back.
Drawers of white cotton trimmed at the hem with pin tucks and a flounce of hand-made lace; darts at front; drawstring closure at back; lace is a square blocked with ornate diamond designs;
Jacket of black wool with notched collar and button closure down front; long, set-in sleeves are gathered at armscyes for fullness; turned back cuffs; slit pocket with lapel at left bust; two pockets with flaps at hips; hits at low hip; slit at center-back; lined in black taffeta.
Cape of black striped silk with vertical lines of jet bead-work and chiffon ruffle trim; circular cape has standing band collar with jet bead pattern of star flowers blocked in squares alternating; collar is trimmed in black chiffon ruffles; yoke has same bead design and is trimmed in chiffon ruffles; cape is pleated into the yoke; hem is trimmed in ruffles; bead design on lower portion resembles decorated pine trees placed vertically from yoke to hem; lined in black silk brocade in a star flower pattern; hook and eye closures at collar and yoke.
Capulet of black silk brocade in a lively swirl design; godet panels of pleated tulle lace accent the cape; tulle lace has striped design of flowers and lattice-like design; lace flower at top of each panel has tiny black bugle bead embellishment; standing collar trimmed in scalloped lace and spread collar of self-brocade; hook and eye closures at neckline and yoke; lined in pink silk taffeta.
Suit of black wool and silk satin: a) Jacket of black wool with black satin trim around neckline opening; long, set-in sleeves with gathering at shoulders; fastenings at front of floweret satin; slit opening at front below fasteners; knee-length at front; lower mid-length at back; lined in ivory silk damask in a flower pattern. b) Skirt of black wool with black satin waistband with long tie accent with tassel trim; center-back pleat; A-line; boned inner waistband; hook and eye closing.
Corset of ivory cotton with hook closings at front and lace closings at back; fitted with boning; pointed front waist; garters of blue green silk are attached at front; bust improvers with metal stays are sewn into the top of the corset
Dress of slate blue silk faille with soft colored floral embroidery; round neckline with high, standing band collar with open sections and lace trim; bodice has yoke and center-front of off-white silk; silk faille has scoop neckline and long sleeves with cuffs that come up over the elbow; front opens up and has velvet facings in a deep teal color trimmed with floral lace chain; velvet waistband with gold soutache trim; back hook and eye closings; full-length skirt is slim through the waist and hips and is gored in the back for fullness; velvet inset band at hem with embroidery below and elaborate chain stitch embroidered flowers above the band; same elaborate embroidery on cuffs and trimming opening; soutache trim at scoop neckline; inner waistband with hook and eyes; bodice is lined in cambric.
Capulet of tiered black silk with embroidery and pleated silk chiffon; V-neckline with braided filigree embroidery and scalloped trim followed by rows of silk ruffles; open-work leaf design; bow at center-back neckline of pleated chiffon trimmed in ruffle; long ties of pleated chiffon trimmed in silk satin ruffle hang down front; single hook and eye closure at bust.
Dress of pale green silk and ivory Chantilly lace: a) Bodice has V-neckline trimmed in a long lace collar; extremely full sleeves of pale green silk damask in a tiny leaf motif; three-quarter length sleeves are trimmed in lace ruffle; fitted through the torso; boned; hook and eye closures. b) Skirt of pale green silk with 1" waistband; green ruffle trims the bottom; back hook and eye closure; lined in brown cotton.
Chemise of off-white cotton percale with square neckline trimmed in scalloped eyelet embroidery; sleeveless with armscyes trimmed in same embroidery; center-front and center-back bodice have facing scalloped, eyelet embroidery sewn together at the outermost center of each scallop, and surrounded by 5 vertical tucks on each outer side; slight A-line skirt is below-knee length.
Tea gown of black cotton batiste with high band neckline and yoke of tulle lace; short sleeves of black batiste and 3/4 sleeves of lace; bodice has vertical tucks at center-front and back; embroidered bands at front sides; long slim skirt has train; gently fitted; bodice is lined in black silk.
Dress ensemble of pale yellow cotton batiste with embroidered pedals grouped in fours in blues and bright brown and insets of floral crocheted lace: a) bodice has standing ring collar and yoke of crocheted lace; bands of cerulean blue velvet accent the bodice and long sleeves; bodice is pleated and bloused at the bust area; sleeves are slim fitting through the lower arms and have a single hook and eye closure at the wrists. b) Skirt of pale yellow cotton with pedals and vertical lace bands; slim through the hips; slight A-line; full-length.
Dress of white cotton batiste embroidered with vines flowers and lined dots; square neckline; cut in one sleeves are elbow-length and trimmed in crocheted lace; tucks on shoulders; bloused bodice is gathered into applied band of crochet at waist; vertical stripes of open-work crochet on bodice; full-length; hook and eye closures at back.
Pancake Beret hat of black silk velvet with shirred crown and large ostrich plumes; facing of hat is decorated with lace, jet beads, paillettes and embroidery; long velvet ribbon with satin edge. Made in France
Jacket of black silk taffeta with wide, square back collar with a braided woven trim; overlay of braided tape lace with added godets of net with braided tape lace appliqué; looped trim at hem and at ends of long sleeves; hits below hips; two button closure at front; hook and eye at yoke.
a) Jacket of black silk taffeta with overlay of braided tape lace in a floral loop design; tape lace is attached at seams; crescent front opening with no closures; long sleeves; dipped hem hits almost to back of knees; braided trim extends beyond taffeta. b) Skirt of black taffeta with three tiered ruffles at hem; gored; 3/4" waistband; full-length; hook and eye closures at back.
Dress of blue silk taffeta: a) Bodice has low square neckline with blue and green pleated ruffles stitched in center with unfinished zig-zag trim; short puffed sleeves; high waist; fitted with seams; laced clothing in back; boned; lined in white cambric. b) Skirt has 1" waistband; gathered in back; added panel at back for length is trimmed at the seam with a navy and ecru knit pipe; lined in blue cambric; hook and eye closures at back.
Boa of white ostrich feathers with violet specks sewn to vertical strips ivory of chiffon and satin ribbon with bow accents; satin ribbon is overlaid with floral scalloped lace; feather and ribbon streamers trim the ends.
Drawers of white muslin trimmed at the bottom with a flounce with embroidered open-work; drawstring closure at back waist; open-crotch; horizontal pin tucks at lower legs; bottom features two rows of triangles of open-work net with a band of embroidered flowers in the center.
Jacket of black silk with lace tulle trim on collar, opening and sleeves; high band collar is gathered at ends and trimmed around the top with tulle and has satin bow at back; square back collar drapes over shoulders and is trimmed with tulle; long sleeves taper to wrists and have tulle ruffle; hits below hip and back and wraps around to an open front trimmed in tulle; fitted with seams through the back; front bodice is bloused and two rows of pin tucks across the front; cummerbund sash at front; lined in beige print sateen; concealed hook and eye front closures.
Hat of purple straw with halo of fabric violets and accent swath of purple velvet; brim is longer in back; under brim is accented with purple net with a flower of net trimmed with fabric violets at back; lined in white cambric.
Petticoat of ivory cotton flannel gathered into a wide cotton muslin waistband; white silk eyelet embroidery in a filigree, floral design trims the hem; A-line; lower mid-length; no closure at waistband; junior size.
Chemise of white muslin with crocheted yoke; square neckline; wide shoulder straps; back neck closing; vertical darts though the front bodice release fullness just below waist; filet lace insertion near hem and same lace trims the hem; floral lace.
Dress ensemble of navy velour and tulle with accents of beads and embroidered metallic threads; bodice and skirt snap together around the waistline with concealed snaps: a) Bodice of navy tulle with stripes of grey beads; V-neckline; three quarter length sleeves; attached vest of navy velour embellished on the bottom-front sides with bead and metallic thread in an abstract design; bead fringe at sleeve ends. b) Skirt of navy velour wraps around from the sides to an exposed center-front panel; center-front panel is embellished at the bottom with a similar design as the vest; ankle-length.
Picture hat of black tulle and lace with wide asymmetrical brim; hat has a brooch of a square coral colored lucite surrounded by two faceted black rectangles; ribbon band of black moire.
Petticoat of ivory cotton flannel gathered into a wide muslin yoke at waist; three tiered tucks above hem with embroidered paisley design below; above-ankle length.
Camisole of white silk trimmed in a fine lace band around wide, scoop neckline; sleeveless with same lace trim; lace has holes for ribbon drawstring; snaps down center back with hook and eye closure at back waistband; hits at natural waist.
Skirt suit of dark brown velour: a) Jacket of velour with deep V-neckline and large round collar with shirred trim; panel lapels over bust; asymmetrical double breasted button closure at left; three-quarter length sleeves with self-covered button accents at ends; sleeves are gathered into a band at the upper arm and back elbow; fitted with princess seams; bands at center-back waist with gathered fabric; hits at low hip; lined in ecru silk satin. b) Skirt of velour wraps to left side with panel within open slit at lower half; button accents at skirt back; full-length; lined in black satin.
Camisole or brasserie of ecru lace with scoop neckline; camisole is constructed with vertical panels of tape lace; scalloped lace trim at neckline, armscyes, and waistline hem; concealed center-front snap closure.
Evening dress of white satin with marquisette overlay; V-neckline and elbow-length sleeves; bust area is heavily embellished with embroidery, beads and pearls in a floral motif; soft pleated torso; floor length skirt of satin with marquisette panels; skirt is slim through the hips with train; train is trimmed in a band of satin; boned inner girdle at waist; hook and eye closures.
Dress of ecru tiny circle embroidered net and lace with light blue satin cummerbund; bodice has round neckline and double tiered elbow-length sleeves; longer net sleeve ends in a net flounce; lace overlay vest drapes over shoulder; waistband of embroidered organza drapes over cummerbund; lace peplum at center-back waist; slightly gathered full-length skirt is trimmed with three lace flounces; inner waistband; hook and eye closures at back.
Dressing gown of ecru satin and chiffon striped silk; V-neckline with attached panels at shoulders and yoke creating a shawl; wide satin waistband with bow-like accent at front-left and a wider, higher bow at center-back; skirt is gathered into waist and has two satin flounces above hem and on hem; ruffles of dotted tulle line the bust; hook and eye closures at front.
Dress of black silk crepe with black embroidery; bodice has wide V-neckline; three-quarter length dolman sleeves of silk with lace extending beyond the silk portion with a net overlay; shoulder seam is finished with tiny covered accent buttons; bodice is gathered at waist with added fullness; skirt drapes at sides; hook and eye closures at back; lined in black silk; inner belt features label.
Dolman wrap of black silk velvet with lining of deep pink silk satin; attached sash from left-back neckline wraps over to the right and is trimmed in knotted fringe cord with Chinese knotted balls; three-quarter length sleeves with turned back cuffs backed in self-satin; lower mid-length; open front exposes turned back lapels of pink satin; button on inside waist area.
Drawers of white muslin trimmed in delicate eyelet lace; waistband has side button closure; pleated at center front and back with facing pleats; lace trims bottom of legs in a zig-zag pattern with eyelets and scalloped pattern; closed crotch design.
Robe of sheer black organza with 1 3/8? bands of silk trim; V-neckline and open front with single hook and loop closure at bust concealed by 2 appliqued black silk flowers; wide, short sleeves; side panel with two slits up to waistline with black flower applique at left side waist (right side flower missing); front panels are gathered into a cinched circle and have a tassel trim; unlined.
Cloche hat of woven straw in a net weave with flower motif pattern; open channels at base of crown for ribbon; wide draping brim; tightly woven 8-point star at crown.
Dress of pink chiffon with bodice and skirt of warm pink and warm brown raised velvet spotted chiffon; scoop neckline yoke and long, cut on sleeves of pink chiffon; long sleeves are trimmed at the wrists with a band of spotted velvet chiffon; heart shaped neckline of velvet spotted chiffon; gathered, slightly dropped waist is shirred at the center-front, center-back, and at sides; velvet skirt is lower mid-length with added godets of pink chiffon with handkerchief hems that dip below the hem of the velvet skirt; attached slip of pale ecru chiffon with wide straps and scoop neckline.
Toque-style hat of black velvet embellished around the sides with ostrich feathers; flat top crown of purple silk accented with stripes of lattice appliques and flower appliques of fine chenille yarn and beads; flower of gold lamé at side; very decorative; lined in black silk.
Panties of bright beige silk with high, elasticized waist; leg openings have 8" side slit and are trimmed in pink floral lace attached with a picot stitch; easy fit.
Pumps of black velvet with heavy metal curved square embellished with rhinestones on vamp; rounded toe; 2 1/2" velvet covered continental heel; leather and canvas inner.
Sandals of black suede accented with tiny cabochons; strappy with lasso-like loops; 1/2" platform; 3 1/2" continental heel is suede covered; black leather foot-bed.