Dress of white cotton with slit opening at neckline and spread collar from back; short sleeves; drop waist; skirt has wide waistband with two patch coin pockets; skirt has box pleats across front; pleats are sewn into the waistband; knee-length; pull-over.
Jodhpurs WWI uniform of olive green wool; zip fly and two button closures on waistband; pants are wide through the hips and thighs and taper to fitted through the calf; button closures along the outer side of calf; hem is reinforced with a cotton band; slit pockets; belt loops at waistband.
Blouse of greens, cream, and off-white cotton in a flower print; sash tie collar; elbow-length sleeves; darts at waistline and bust; button-front closure; hits at hips.
Dress of mint green gazar with ecru lace and black velour ribbon and stitch accents; bodice has a high band collar of fine knit lace trimmed at the top with black velvet pipe; yoke is of five bands of green bazar with black open stitch in between; two fans of lace panels over bust with black laces up the center; elbow-length sleeves of same bands with black stitch and long trim of lace; pointed waist and yoke; black velour ribbon band at waist with bow and ties at back; skirt is slim through the hips and full-length; skirt has facing pleats at front; tucked flounces below knee; lace accents of fan shapes around lower skirt; black velour covered button accents throughout; center-back hook and eye closures.
Blouse of white cotton gauze with colorful embroidery in reds, blue, violet, green and black; wide, scoop neckline with multi-colored smocking; snap closure at center-front with red tie with tassels and deep slit with rectangular band of floral embroidery; long sleeves with patch of floral embroidery, small figured accents and a central band of open-work knit in a geometric pattern with diamonds; sleeve ends have colorful smocking; hits at hips with hem of colorful smocking.
Blouse of ivory cotton gauze with heavily embroidered cross-stitch bands in light blue yarn and accents of figured circles and sequins; yoke is gathered into round neckline band with geometric cross-stitch embroidery; side slit with side loop closure at neckline; yoke has vertical bands of cross-stitch embroidery and sequins; long sleeves are heavily embellished with cross-stitch and sequin accents; gathered at wrists and finished with ruffle; exposed zig-zag stitching.
Sari of dark red with a lively, bold pattern of leaf and flower designs in yellow, green and white outlined in black; long rectangular shape for wrapping.
Dress of white cotton lawn and lace; bodice has high V-neckline; yoke of lace; bloused bodice and elbow-length sleeves of tucked, pleated cotton with trim of lace; lace flounce trims the yoke with a center point matching the waistline; full-length skirt has alternating bands of lace and tucked cotton that follow the point of the waist; three wider bands of tucked cotton trim the hem; attached underskirt of white cotton; hook and eye back closures.
a) Sweater dress of black knit; V-neckline with an inner button placket trimmed in two layered ruffles of black taffeta to waistline; long sleeves with black crochet trim; mid-calf length with crochet trim; gathering at waistband; low waist. b) Tie belt of black taffeta attaches at side belt loops.
Bolero jacket of gold lamé with high round neckline and 4 self-covered, accent buttons down center-front with concealed snap closure; long sleeves are wide and have shoulder pads; jacket silhouette is wide and boxy; under arm panel; very few seams; lined in red satin; cropped length.
Raincoat of fire engine red vinyl with wide lapel and attached hood; long sleeves with button tab at wrists; fitted through the torso with an A-line to hem; below-knee length; button front closure with transparent, red plastic buttons; attached tie belt of self-vinyl; lined in red nylon; slicker.
a) Dress of red and black tartan wool with small pointed collar and button front placket extending to low hip; 3/4 length dolman sleeves with pointed cuffs; bodice has Paris darts; lower, mid-length skirt with two large patch pockets at hips with triangular lapels; pointed waistline at back with kick pleat at center-back shirt; unlined. b) Belt of self-plaid covered black leather with black leather tabs with buckle at ends; 31" length, 2" width.
a) Dress of black crepe with periwinkle scalloped trim peeking out from seams; asymmetrical V-neckline with 4 lines of scalloped trim originating from V-point; long sleeves taper to wrists with 3 button closure; 8 gored skirt is lower mid-length and has vertical lines of scalloped trim at each seam; belt loops at waistline; button closure at center-back neckline; side zip closure under arm. b) Belt of double faced black crepe with buckle of rhinestone embellished jewel.
Dress of navy crepe bodice with accents of navy taffeta and a taffeta skirt; soft 8 shaped neckline with panel of horizontally pleated taffeta and half bow embellishment of taffeta with crescent rhinestone jewel at side neckline; short wide sleeves with turned-up cuff; shoulder pads; seam at natural waistline with belt loops at sides; darts on front and back that follow princess seams; skirt yoke of self-crepe with zigzag pattern and self-taffeta to hem; below-knee length. (missing belt)
a) Jacket of black cashmere wool with round collar and bracelet-length sleeves; two pockets at horizontal yoke seam with left pocket containing an accent handkerchief of the same silk as the blouse; handkerchief peaks out and is sewn into the pocket; princess seams; 3 large button closure of jeweled buttons of smokey quartz set in gold; concealed single snap closure at neckline; hits below waist; lined in black silk with varying size spots of red, green, blue violet, and brown b) Blouse of black silk with varying size spots of red, green, blue violet, and brown; triangular panel at front bodice; draped neckline; short sleeves; fitted through the waist; hits at the waist in the front and dips to below-waist in back; center-back zip closure c) Skirt of black wool; straight silhouette; wide 2 1/4" to 2 1/2" waistband; skirt is gathered into waistband at front sides; side zip and hook and eye closures; backed in black organza.
Dress of greenish/grey silk lurex brocade with patterned with gold flowers surrounded in ornate metallic gold design; wide neckline with fabric folded to create a sash like collar with a bow at front; short sleeves; wide, mid-length skirt is pleated into piped waistline; attached underskirt of pale green cotton lawn; center-back zip closure.
a) Jacket of green and white polyester knit patterned with white, interlocking, up-side-down triangles on green ground; wide, spread collar and short cuffed sleeves; white plastic buttons down center-front; two patch pockets at bust and two at hips; belt loops at sides; hits below hips. b) Belt of white woven cotton with round, white plastic buckle; belt end is tipped with white patent vinyl; 1 1/2" width.
a) Dress of champagne grey and green silk brocade with a carnation floral design; wide neckline; cap sleeves; button front bodice opens at top exposing a panel of self-brocade; top two buttons are non-functional; A-line skirt is pleated into waistline; mid-length; center-back zip closure. b) Belt of self-brocade with bow at front; 32" length and 1 1/2" width.
Evening gown of off-white silk Chantilly lace with strapless bodice embellished with rhinestones, sequins, pearls, and fabric flowers of white, pale green, and bright yellow-green; wide, full skirt of Chantilly lace with scalloped hem over stiffened net, silk faille, and attached net petticoat; cummerbund of bright green satin tucked under pointed waistline at center-front; 2 sashes of bright green trail down center-back waistline; bodice is lined in white faille with boning; center-back zip closure.
Dress ensemble of bright yellow and lime green woven silk with a subtle zebra print: a) dress has a bodice of yellow silk attached to a skirt of zebra print woven silk; skirt is mid-length and straight; side zip closure. b) top of zebra print woven silk has round neckline and three-quarter length sleeves with a slight bell shape; two patch pocket lapels above left and right front hem; center-back zip closure; hits at hips.
Dress of brown silk taffeta with floral bead work embellishment; bodice has a vest with square neckline that snaps closed on left side; elbow-length sleeves are attached to a underneath shell of ivory silk with lace trim; vest is attached to shell at back; hem of bodice and sleeve ends are trimmed in floral bead work with bright brown flowers and green leaves; skirt is straight and lower mid-length with two tiered flounces with scalloped hem, each trimmed with accordion pleated ruffles; one flounce at the hips and one below at the knee-length.
Sarong of off-white cotton with blue batik design with main body of a tiny blue polka-dot ground; scattered motifs of birds, squirrels, bats, salamanders, and various horned animals and flowers in blue batik with accent color of light brown from paste; narrow 1" blue band runs along close to the selvedge edges; ends are finished with a 5" border of patterned bands.
Dress of lavender delicate floral lace over acetate with wide waistband of lavender satin wrapped in the center to create a bow effect; wide, scoop neckline with dip in back of lace trimmed in piped satin over a sweetheart neckline of acetate; long sleeves of lace with turned up cuffs of lavender satin; mid-length, A-line skirt is gathered into waistline and is lower mid-length; center-back zip closure.
a) Jacket of navy crepe with small notched collar with long lapel; self-covered button closure; princess seams; three-quarter length cuffed sleeves. b) Dress of navy crepe with empire waistline; fabric wraps over to left creating a V-neckline; gathering below bust; short sleeves; mid-length. c) Belt of self-fabric with self-covered buckle; width 3/4", length 32". d) Scarf of powder blue chiffon with fan pleats; ascot.
Blouse of ivory cotton gauze with bands of geometric embroidery in red, black and white; heavily embroidered on long sleeves with a pattern of cross in circle pattern; vertical bands on blouse front; scoop neckline with red stitched smocking and red drawstring with tassels; sleeve ends have drawstring with tassels.
Dress of navy wool gabardine with green pipe trim and lace collar and cuff accent; drop waist silhouette with round neckline with round collar of green wool with border of navy wool trimmed in green wool; outer layer collar of ecru floral lace with appliqued tiny flowers; dress has a drop waist skirt with a waistband of gathered navy wool bordered by green wool pipe; green pipe border at center-front panel of bodice; long sleeves with bell-shaped cuffs lined in green wool, and an inner flounce of self-lace; gathered band at wrists; unlined.
Dress of beige silk crepe with V-neckline and bow tie accent at center-front; long sleeves with button and loop closure at wrists; vertical pin pleats at shoulders; drop waist has broad band of self-fabric with two decorative 1 3/8? bands that intersect at center-front; bow tie above waistband; mid-length skirt is pleated with tiny pleats all around and a shorter pleated flounce hangs from the drop waist and has a 4? open section at center-front; pull-over; unlined. Pairs with coat 1985.002.001.
Dress ensemble of yellow virgin wool: a) Dress of yellow virgin wool with round neckline and short sleeves; pointed seam at center-front yoke with arches on each side; dress is fitted through the torso with a slight A-line, mid-length skirt; center-back zip closure b) Jacket of self-wool with spread collar and long sleeves; two front patch pockets at lower portion with a chevron seam that creates the appearance of a lapel; ornate, faceted gold buttons down center-front; fitted through the torso; hits just at the hips.
Dress of navy blue and cerulean blue silk velvet; bodice has a draped neckline; three-quarter length sleeves with open slit at the mid-sleeve that wraps closed at the sleeve ends; bodice is navy blue with burnout wave lines design; skirt of cerulean blue has a pointed waistline; lower mid-length; straight silhouette; side snap and hook and eye closure; long belt loops at sides, but no belt; top has shell lining of indigo crepe attached at the waist seam; dress appears to have been pieced together from two different dresses.
Dress of light brown linen with short raglan sleeves; wide, scoop neckline; U-shaped panel at front bodice from the sleeves comes down and releases at the waist to create a belt at center-front and has a large caramel brown plastic button at center-front; two short bust darts from the U-shape panel; 6 panel skirt has a slight A-line silhouette; below-knee length; center-back zip closure; fully backed in warm beige organza; Avant-garde style.
Skirt suit of grey flannel wool: a) Jacket of grey flannel wool with elongated, notched collar that extends to waistline with single button closure at base; inner elastic waistband cinches the sides and back; long sleeves with button tab at wrists; patch pockets at hips; inner shoulder pads; lined in grey synthetic silk. b) Skirt of grey flannel wool with 1" waistband; center-front and center-back panel release into two 8 1/2" reverse pleat slits at bottom; straight silhouette; side zip and button tab closure; lined in a slip of grey synthetic.
Skirt suit of felted brown wool: a) Jacket of brown wool with notched collar and double-breasted closure; long sleeves; vertical bust darts from neckline; 2 square patch pockets with lapel at front side hips; lined in bright brown acetate. b) Wrap skirt with concealed hook and eye, and snap closure; lower mid-length; slight A-line; lined in same.
Ensemble of navy virgin wool: a) Jacket of navy wool crepe with a long cut-in-one collar lapel with concealed double-breasted button closure; on seam pockets; long sleeves with single button closure at wrists; shoulder pads; lined in dark blue polyester. b) Trousers of navy wool crepe with front pleats; welt side pockets; pants taper to full-length; darts at back; 1 1/4" waistband with belt loops and concealed closure at front. c) Collar (detachable) of dark blue faux fox interspersed with horsehair; collar is backed on dark blue quilted satin; leather strap ties at front; collar fits perfectly over jacket collar-lapel. The Armani Collezioni label launched in 1997.
Dress of white polyester damask with a pattern of various squares and rectangles and a print of medium blue drips of paint over the whole dress; band collar; long sleeves with wide arm holes that taper to wrists; shoulder pads; lapel without pocket at left bust; bodice has button-front closure; fabric across front waist goes through gathered front panel and opens to side pockets; calf-length with center-front slit; zipper closure at back.
"Malong" of deep red satin with embroidered bands of scrolling flowers alternating with bands of butterfly motifs in bold, bright colors of orange, green, blue, white, purple, pink, and pale yellow; textile is sewn in a tubular shape. Record says this is a shawl. It is worn similar to a sarong, wrapped around the body and tied above one shoulder.
Moro Tribe - Moro princess garment.
Kimono of burnt orange silk crepe with floral print with accents of Shibori squares in white print; some of the flowers are accented with satin stitch embroidery and couched metallic gold threads; open-front; very long rectangular sleeves; lined in red silk; main flower colors are periwinkle, orange, blues, and greens.
Burka of ivory light-weight knit with embroidered cap and pulled work mesh eye area trimmed with embroidery; triangular insertion at front fully embroidered with floral and curving motifs; gathered and stitched at back neck; ruffles along bottom.
Jacket-style shirt of cotton batiste with round neckline and kimono sleeves; jacket has a wrap closure with cord knot and loop closure; curved hemline; inner concealed patch pocket with red stitch at each upper corner.
Shirt of beige crinkled cotton with red, blue, yellow, green, and black woven plaid pattern; spread collar; patch pockets with button close lapel; contrast plaid at yoke; long sleeves; button front closure.
a) Jacket/ Coat of black and white check woven nubby wool knit with black velvet notched collar and black velvet trim on long sleeves and patch pockets; French darts; button front closure; accent buttons on patch pockets; below hip length. b) Straight Skirt of self-wool with darts at front and back; below knee length; side button and zip closure.
Cardigan of ivory knit in a blend of mohair, wool, and nylon; long, round collar is embellished with a band of floral applique accented with rhinestones; long sleeves; mother-of-pearl button front closure; hip-length. Label: 60% Mohair 30% Pure Wool 10% Nylon/ Hand Made in Italy/ 40
Textile Panel for a skirt of black, orange, white, and yellow hand-woven, striped cotton; woven in three sections and sewn together with a decorative yarn band in red and black zig-zag; two ends have a yard sewn edge; pinstripes at center with broader bands at edges. Record says this is from the Ifugao Tribe.
Jacket/ Top of yarn-dyed, hand-woven cotton in vertical varying stripes in red, yellow, black, green, blue, and white with some exposed stitched stripes; front has added weft diamond patterns; band collar; three-quarter, kimono style sleeves with slight flare at end; open-front with no closures; horizontal striped trim. Part of an Igorot woman's costume.
Skirt Suit of woven black and white windowpane check: a) Top is sleeveless with large square collar; darts at bust; button front closure with large cupped black buttons; lined in black synthetic. b) Straight Skirt of self-fabric with darts at front and back; below-knee length
a) Dress of woven black silk, viscose with silver and gold metallic thread brocade in a raised floral vine pattern; round neckline; sleeveless; French darts and princess seams; knee-length. b) Belt of self-brocade backed on black leather with a bow at front; concealed snap closures.
Blouse "Camisa" of Pina fiber net with hand-stitched floral embroidery in pastel colors; open-front with voluminous short sleeves and a cropped length; part of the traditional dress called, Terno and Baro't Saya; tiny size for a doll. Traditional Maria Clara gown.
Skirt Suit of grey wool tweed with dark orange and blue yarn accents: a) Jacket has rounded collar cut-in-one with lapel; Pocket lapels with button accent at bust; bust darts; princess seams; shaped at waist with skirt below; back of jacket is gathered into a waistband at back with darts below for shaping; long sleeves can be turned up to create a flared cuff; three darts at elbow; three button closure at center-front; lined in cocoa beige satin. b) Straight Skirt of self-wool tweed with front and back darts; side zip closure with dark mother-of-pearl button closure on waistband; below knee length; unlined.
Pants of white nylon damask in a repeat pattern of flowers and vines with leaves; elasticized waist; drop crotch; curved inseam tapers to ankle length.
Pants "Baji" of grey-lavender crepe; large and wide with dropped crotch; curved inseam tapers to full-length; 6" waistband with no elastic nor closures; linen in sheer stiffened fabric.
Pantsuit of pink stretch wool: a) Jacket of pink stretch wool with long rounded lapel trimmed in pink silk charmeus; lapel has a creased fold that meets where the scoop neckline of the shell is; double breasted closure with pearl and rhinestone buttons; princess seams; long sleeves; padded shoulders; two button closure; lined in pink silk. b) Shell of pink silk; sleeveless with scoop neckline; pull-over. c) Pants of woven pink fabric; Straight, full-length leg; zip fly and hook and clip at waistline; front darts.
Blouse of green crepe is square cut with square neckline with V-slit below; four stitched pleats at bust below yoke seam; large flared sleeves; hits at waist; small stitched closure below bust. From record: Moro Tribe. Dansalan.
Textile Panel worn as a skirt of black cotton with laid-in crosswise stripes in yellow and green alternating with purple and white; bands create a check pattern; laid-in white pinstripes at one end; white selvedge edges; two sections are sewn together. Record says this is a "Patadyong".
Trousers of blond beige silk twill front is softly pleated with inset pockets lined in satin; shaped waistband slightly curves down at front with two button closure at the left side pocket; slightly tapered; full-length; center crease.
Dress of powder blue satin damask with a tiny floral motif pattern; neckline has a deep-V slit neckline; short sleeves; empire waistline; bodice has princess seams; full-length, A-line skirt; center-back zip closure.
Shirt (Kediya) of white cotton embroidered with white thread; bodice is fitted at the bust area with a skirt below the empire waist seam; skirt is gathered into the seam; extra long sleeves that taper at ends; Top wraps over to the side with several tie closures; standing band neckline; a boy's festival jacket for weddings and other special occasions.
Dress of ivory cotton batiste with square neckline trimmed in band of net lace insertion; bodice is gathered into a band across the yoke with bands of net lace insertions across yoke and bust; bodice is bloused and gathered into five rows of gathered waistband; three-quarter length sleeves with large lace ruffle at end; full-length skirt is gathered into waistband; lower skirt has tucks alternating with lace insertions with ruffle at hem; back hook and eye closing.
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.
a) Dress of black embroidered tulle lace in a repeating design of daisies with leaves on each side; V-neckline is trimmed in a line of embroidered daisies; sleeveless with a little extra width resulting in a slight cap sleeve; bodice is gathered into a piece of fabric at the center-front bust; dress is slightly tapered at the waistline; full-length; unlined b) Jacket of self-embroidered tulle lace has deep-V neckline; 2? waistband of double faced lace with 3 button closure; long sleeves are gathered at the shoulders and into 1? cuffs of double faced lace; cuffs have 2 button closure; all buttons of faceted black cabochon-style; unlined; see-through.
Dress of brown silk with bright brown fringe; high round neckline; fringe accents on dropped shoulder line and yoke, and on lower portions of long sleeves; boned bodice has concealed hook and eye closures at front; full-length skirt has flat front panel and side back pleats; concealed pocket in right front seam; bodice is backed on brown cotton and skirt is backed on ecru waxed cotton.
Ensemble of green, blue, and minimal red and white plaid wool jacket, skirt, and pants: a) Jacket of plaid wool has notched collar and long sleeves; bust and shoulder darts; four button closure at center-front that ends right below waist; tie belt at waistline with 3 belt loops on jacket; hits below hip; lined in blue nylon. b) Skirt of self-plaid is lower mid-length; A-line; has center seams with plaid design meeting in a V-pattern; zipper and button closure at center-back; lined in a slip of blue fabric. c) Pants of self-plaid; trouser; center-back zip and hook closure; lined in blue cotton. d) Tie belt of self-plaid is 1" wide.
a) Jacket of grey and black windowpane check wool; elongated notched collar; singe button closure; bound pockets at hips; lined in synthetic. b) Skirt of grey and black windowpane check wool; center-front release pleat; slight A-line; two slit pockets; just below knee length; zip closure.
Pantsuit of white quilted cotton with bold linear abstract design of dark blue, turquoise, bright green and green; band collar; sleeveless; full-length or cropped length; zip-back closure with hook and eye at collar; one-piece.
Blouse of ivory cotton trimmed in a picot edge stitch of pink cotton; small angular collar and three-quarter length wide sleeves; button-front closure; 2 1/2" waistband hangs below waistline and has a wrap closure with concealed hook and eyes and buttons at end; lightly gathered at shoulders and along top.
Dress ensemble of black silk taffeta: a) Bodice of black silk taffeta with round neckline with round lace collar and standing lace collar trim; pin pleats at yoke; long sleeves with lace trim; attached tie at waist ties in back; bodice is lined in white batiste. b) Skirt of black silk taffeta has panel at front with accent buttons at each side from knee to hem; A-line; slim through the hips; hook and eye closures at back. c) Sash belt has cummerbund-like style with horizontal pleating and is of black taffeta; hook and eye closures.
Sari of mint green woven silk-cotton trimmed on the edges and ends with geometric striped bands of dark green, white, golden yellow and metallic gold threads; intricate patterns; exquisite quality; fringed ends.
Dress of pale yellow wool flannel: a) Bodice has high, round neckline trimmed in lace ruffle; stacked, self-covered buttons down front; bust seams from pointed waistline; leg-o-mutton sleeves trimmed in lace; lined in tan sateen; boned. b) Skirt is full-length and gathered in back for bustle; slight train; hook and eyes at back; lined in tan sateen.
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.
a) Dress of soft white polyester jersey with bead embellished bodice; beaded bodice has a lattice ground of opaque white beads with vines and flowers of satin and opaque white beads; wide, scoop neckline in front and deep square neckline in back; sleeveless; neckline and armscyes are trimmed in satin bugle beads; princess seams; mid-length skirt is gathered into waistline; two belt loops at sides; lined in ivory silk; center-back zip closure with hook and eye; inner waistband. b) Tie belt of wide cord of self-jersey; ties at waist in knot or bow.
Dress of off-white paper with large black polka-dots of varying sizes; scoop neckline; sleeveless; A-line; armscyes and neckline are trimmed in a band of black cotton; neckline ties in back; above-knee length.
Dress ensemble of fuchsia polyester knit: a) Dress of fuchsia polyester knit skirt with a bodice of pink acetate with ½? straps; lower mid-length; darts at front and back of skirt; center-back zip closure b) Top of fuchsia polyester knit with V-neckline and three-quarter length sleeves; V-neckline and hem are trimmed in a band of pink satin bugle beads with accents of rhinestones at the front of the top; beaded bands are finished on each end with button accents; buttons are covered in fuchsia knit; top has zip-back closure.
a) Dress of black silk crepe with high cowl neckline that drapes in front; long, set-in sleeves; bodice is bloused into wide, set-in hip-line band; 2 panel, semi-circular bias cut skirt is knee-length; center-back, 2 zip closure with zippers that close and meet at the low waist; lined. b) Pin of crystal rhinestones set in silver; round design.
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.
Dress of black wool with square neckline and three-quarter length sleeves; seams, from under the arm, come down to waist and release into a horizontal rectangular flap with two functional button holes that button to the skirt with two black plastic buttons; skirt has a slit below the button panel that opens to reveal a section of skirt of black and white houndstooth plaid; lower mid-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.
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.
a) Skirt suit of cream and turquoise wool tweed; Peter Pan collar; long sleeves; open-front; lined in cream silk. b) Skirt of self-tweed; straight; waistband; below-knee length; center-back zip closure.
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 ensemble of lime green chiffon: a) Dress of lime chiffon has wide neckline with rectangular panels over shoulders causing a slight cap sleeve; U-shape panel at center-front bodice; full-length skirt has crescent top godets at the knee-length that dip to the right in an asymmetrical line; floor-length b) Jacket of lime chiffon has open-front trimmed in a ruffle of self-chiffon; long sleeves have a slit at wrists and a ruffle over the wrists that extends beyond the sleeve hem; three darts at center-back neckline; hits just below waist c) Sash belt with attached bow of self-chiffon; 1 ½? width.
Dress of pale yellow taffeta and tan lace: a) Blouse of taffeta has high V-neckline and yoke of knit lace with zigzag trim and taffeta baubles trim; embroidered sun motif on bloused bodice and full sleeves; three-quarter length sleeves trimmed in tulle lace flounce; shirring below yoke; gathered at back; hook and eye close at back. b) Skirt is full length with pin tucks around hip area with sections of knit lace insertions; shirred band at lower mid-length; small train; tucked bands trim the hem; hook and eye closure at back.
Dress of ivory check cotton lawn with V-neckline trimmed in a lace ruffle; front bodice has lace band insertion along opening; added panel at yoke; long sleeves with lace band insertion and lace trim; loose silhouette; box pleats at front bodice into waistband; ankle length skirt.
a) Evening gown of pink rayon faille with yoke of violet silk velvet; square neckline; fitted bodice with pointed waistline; full-length skirt is gathered into waist; cap sleeves. b) Bow constructed of self-rayon circles for back of waist. c,d) Fingerless gloves or arm bands of violet velvet.
Dress of ivory organdy with high square neckline and short sleeves; pin tucked bands accent the neckline, yoke, and end of sleeves; full-length skirt with pin tucked band below hips; bands all have vertical pin tucks; skirt is gently pleated into the waistline; attached ribbon bow of peach velour at waistline has hook and eye closure under bow; button placket down center-front bodice conceals a snap closure; side zip closure under left arm; attached full slip of white rayon faille with spaghetti straps;
Dress of black silk georgette with wide band of ecru lace trimming the V-neckline of the sleeveless bodice; yoke is lined in pale beige georgette; ankle-length skirt has bias cut flounces and added godets on each side; below the yoke dress is lined in black acetate under-dress; belt loops at each side; no belt found.
a) Dress of peach gauze with round neckline and long sleeves with cuffs; rust red, round buttons with loops at right shoulder to neckline, and at cuffs; sash from shoulder buttons trails down to above waist and has a patch of flowers in a basket at the hem; vertical pin pleats at shoulders; accents of pique stitch on bodice; drop waist skirt has has small reverse box pleats spaced 3 1/4" apart all around the skirt; hem dips in a crescent in between the pleats; tiny patch pocket at left front hip with an appliques patch of flowers in a basket; serged hem; unlined and see-through b) Belt of double faced peach gauze with buckle of peach tortoise shell.
Ensemble of dark green heavy wool knit: a) Jacket of green wool with Nehru collar and long sleeves; placket with concealed buttons down center-front; two large patch pockets at hips with fold-over lapel; two belt loops of gold chain at front and back; below hip length; unlined. b) Tunic of green wool with round neckline and very short raglan sleeves; placket panel down center-front ends below waist with open vent below; two lapels at hips; center-back zip closure. c) Skirt of green wool has straight silhouette; darts at front and back; side zip and hook and eye tab closure; lined with a slip of dark green acetate. d) Belt of dark green leather with beige back and gold circle buckle; 2" width.
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.