Calot or Capulet style hat of ivory felt with a decorative band of ivory silk velvet trimmed in white twisted cord; accented with rhinestone embellished, disc shaped jewels on each side; pillbox shape with dipped sides.
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 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.
Textile fragment of ecru satin brocaded with a large floral design in greens, corals and golden yellows; vines are swirling and slightly stylized; the design is not repetitive; leaves and flowers are shaded using separated areas.
Tapestry of muted warm beige hues of greens, pinks, and purples of a scene of Bedouin men and women gathered at a desert oasis with horses, camel, palm trees, and fern-like plants; men and women are gathering water into vessels.
Combination of ivory cotton with wide straps and drawstring in top band at yoke; bodice features 5 vertical lines of picot stitch or faggoting with tiny embroidered flowers at the base; gathered at side hip line; snap crotch closing; side slits; bottom is trimmed in narrow lace.
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.
Part of a tapestry that hangs in front of a doorway (portiere) of hand-woven off-white wool with large painterly floral design at center and floral vines at the sides; varied use of color in browns, pinks, greens and pale yellows.
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.
Textile panel of deep red velvet with a darker red print of an ornamental design with two exotic birds facing each other; design has a wrought iron-work look; fleur-de-lis spade.
Handbag of reddish-brown leather in a rectangular shape with fold-over flap and brass twist closure at front center-bottom; wide handle is wider in middle and secured on the sides with a self-covered button accent; interior pockets and compartments.
a) Blouse of navy blue silk satin with ornate stylized design of beadwork using blue iridescent bugle beads and seed beads; soft-V neckline and three-quarter sleeves are trimmed with a folded band of navy chiffon; side slits; scalloped hem is longer in front. b) Skirt of navy silk satin is gathered into a grosgrain ribbon waistband; ankle-length; slight A-line; hook and eye closure at center-back.
Detachable Cuffs (pair) of fine white cotton trimmed with eyelet scalloped embroidery with a leaf motif; widening cuff is gathered by stitching into a wristband with similar eyelet embroidery and open-work lace.
Handbag of camel brown leather; mini-saddle-style bag with flap opening and oval knob at bottom with wound ends; oval handle at top is attached by rolled, wound leather design; inner pocket with embossed label. Made in France.