a) Dress ensemble of coal grey taffeta faille with very faint star-burst design and black velvet; bodice has square neckline and cap sleeves; rectangular panel at center-front bust of gathered velvet; A-line skirt is mid-length with gore at center-back of black velvet; large velvet bow accent falls from back waistline; side zip closure under arm. b) Jacket of black velvet with a small collar lined in self-faille with star-burst pattern; ¾ length sleeves; cropped above waistline with crescent open-front; bolero.
Skirt suit of green ribbed tweed with black, bright brown, and teal threads: a) Jacket of self-tweed with wide, elongated collar with crescent pointed tips; wide, long sleeves with 2 1/2" slit at wrists; 3 self-covered button closure; fitted at waist with attached belt of self-fabric at back; lined in black crepe. b) Skirt of self-tweed has a straight silhouette; soft pleats at left and right front; darts at back; 10 1/2" slit at center-back; 1" waistband with side zip closure; lower mid-length; partially lined in back with black crepe.
Dress (sheath) of white, black, and chartreuse green floral damask cotton/rayon with huge floral print in the three colors on a white background; scoop neckline with black pipe trim; sleeveless with left shoulder accent of 3 functional Chinese knot button and loop closures of black satin cord; center-back zip closure.
Dress ensemble of medium-light blue silk with black and ivory floral paisley print; lined: a) blouse bodice has a ring collar of blue paisley, scoop neckline yoke of ivory embroidered floral lace trimmed in a silk band of stitched black silk; center-front placket of stitched black silk conceals hook and eye closure; long, blouse sleeves with band cuff of same stitched black silk; blouse bodice tucks into skirt at front and is fitted in the back waist with two panels that fall over the bustle b) Skirt is long with black ribbon band at lower portion with flounce pleated into the ribbon; pleats are released widening the bottom of the skirt; skirt is floor length and slightly longer in back; back darts can accommodate a small bustle; underskirts at flounce.
a) Dress of navy blue print silk with repeat pattern of abstract soldiers, British flags, and politically charged symbols in pinks, chartreuse, blue, and light grey; bateau neckline; short, puffy sleeves are cut in one with yoke; stitched, horizontal tucks of yoke release fullness at the top of the sleeves; sleeves have two reverse pleats at the sleeve hem, one at front and one at back; mid-length skirt has four sunburst pleated godets, two at front and two at back, at knee level; unlined b) Belt of self-fabric is double-faced and stitched in horizontal stripes; self-silk covered buckle.
a) Dress; sheath of blue tweed with hints of green; rolled collar lined in a vibrant abstract print with tribal figures in red, gold, olive, and blue; sleeveless; zip-back closure. b) Coat of blue and blue-green tweed has wide neckline, and bracelet-length sleeves with 4" vent at wrists; open-front with hook and loop closure at neckline; slit pockets at front-sides; two deep side slits; fully lined in (silk or rayon) vibrant, abstract print with blue, red, olive green and gold.
Dress of off-white chiffon over ivory faille; bodice is entirely gathered from side to side and from a channel from the left front with ties below; strapless bodice is fitted through the torso; attached sashes at back side; A-line skirt is gathered along the waistline and has an underskirt of faille and an attached tulle petticoat; below knee length.
Kimono of black wool crepe brocade with a repeat pattern of floral, plant, and butterfly motifs in red, taupe, and blue, with yellow and pale grey accents and gold metallic threads; square neckline; rectangular sleeves; double-breasted closure with self-fabric covered buttons with concealed snap closures; upper half is lined in peach silk with patches of colorful floral, plant, and Shibori prints; below-knee length. Record says this woman's kimono was worn by royalty.