Bodice of black spotted leno weave silk; small standing collar of black satin trimmed in white organdy is open at front; ruffles trim the opening at the yoke with a knotted bow below bust; tiny crescent patch pocket below waist at left; long sleeves trimmed in lace ruffle with ruffled bands at wrists of satin; panels at back; satin bow at back; princess seams; button-front closure with braided cord buttons; backed in cotton.
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.
Bodice of black taffeta has standing band collar; button front closure; long set-in sleeves; Princess seams; pleated dipped hem in back for bustle; lined in brown muslin.
Dress of gold, taupe, and grey plaid silk taffeta with accents of embroidered green and red flowers: a) Bodice has high, round neckline and concealed hook and eye closure at front; 5 accent buttons covered in brown silk and trimmed with knot and tassel; bust darts; dropped shoulders with long, wide sleeves trimmed in brown and ecru striped silk ribbon. b) Skirt is wide, full-length and pleated at waist; 3/4" waistband with side hook and eye closure.
Bodice of brown, red, and grey striped wool with high, round neckline with small ring collar and long tapered sleeves; gathered at center-front from neckline to hem; 2 layered tabs of bright brown striped silk accent the left and right side from shoulder seam to below bust; hits at waist with attached sash of same striped silk; concealed hook and eye closures at front; Princess seams; boning; backed in olive muslin.
Afternoon dress of blue, pink, and ecru silk taffeta; high, round neckline; dropped shoulders; wide, asymmetrical sleeves with epaulet; epaulet and sleeves are trimmed in ribbon fringe; concealed hook and eye closing; French dart line in back; wide, full skirt is tightly gathered at waist; full-length; concealed right side pocket; backed in cambric and muslin.
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.
a) Wrapper of blue and platinum plaid silk lined in blue cambric; round neckline; button front closure (buttons are missing); 3/4 length sleeves; bodice is gently fitted; full length skirt is wide and has enough back fabric to accommodate a bustle; concealed right pocket. b) Belt of navy blue velvet backed on silk plaid; velvet bow at center-front; concealed hook and eye closure at center-front. c) Fabric piece of self-plaid silk.
Bodice of black silk faille with vest-like panel trim of floral silk damask; small standing band collar of silk damask; button front closure (all buttons missing); fitted through the torso with Princess seams; long set-in sleeves with cuffs of floral damask and black lace trim; hidden pocket on left side seam; back has dipped hem for bustle with fan pleats of silk damask; boning; lined in muslin.
Blouse of white cotton with open work embroidery of leaves, vines, and berries at front yoke, collar, and cuffs; spread collar and short cuffed sleeves finished in scalloped thread; fitted through the waist with princess seams and darts; buttons down center-front with mother-of-pearl buttons; small shoulder pads attached; hits at hips.