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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.