"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.
Dress of pink satin and floral lace; bodice of pink satin is gathered into a side seam; soft V-neckline with spaghetti straps with puffed lace sleeves over satin that fall off the shoulder; long full skirt of satin with lace overlay with dipped hem in back; slight A-line; center-back zip closure.
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.
Sheath Dress of white cotton with print of yellow, blue, brown, and green ovals with smaller black ovals within; scoop neckline; sleeveless; bust darts; waist darts; side slits; knee-length; side-zip closure.
a) Tunic "Kurta" of black, grey, and purple cotton with accents of turquoise in an intricate geometric repeat pattern; square neckline; sleeveless; bust darts; waist darts; knee-length; hook and eye side closures. b) Pants "Salwar" of black cotton with wide waistband with tight gathers below front yoke; full-length leg is tapered with stitched cuffs in a wavy pattern; left side hook and eye and tie closure. Record says the dress comes with pants and scarf.
Bridesmaid Dress of powder blue taffeta with structured bodice with spaghetti straps and full-length, A-line skirt; gathered fabric at center-back; zip back closure; attached underskirts; boning.
Child's Dress of deep red velvet with needlework lace collars, layered, with scalloped edge; short sleeves with self-lace trim; velvet covered buttons from neckline to hem at center-front.
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.
Dress of black floral lace with bodice panel of pink-beige plant-like abstract lace pattern; attached cape of black lace over shoulders and drapes down back; soft-V neckline; beige lace is trimmed along the edge in a zig-zag pattern of black lace accented at the corners with rhinestones; skirt is dropped below thigh with a triangular hem below which is wider; mermaid-like skirt; bodice is lined in beige chiffon and skirt has an attached black slip.
Dress of black silk satin embellished with ribbon and floral embroidery in pinks, blues, yellows, greens, and metallic threads; large embroidered motif on bust; dropped, slightly flared skirt has same embroidered motifs encircling the skirt; scoop neckline with three snap closures at one shoulder; long sleeves are finished with a ruffle of peach chiffon trimmed in metallic thread lace; lower mid-length.
a) Dress of pale blue floral lace on tulle ground; sleeveless with soft square neckline; floor-length with slight fishtail bottom; side snap closure. b) Capulet of self-lace; open at the sides for arms; open front with extending ties at waist; three pin-tucks at each shoulder. c) Slip of pale aqua rayon satin with spaghetti straps; snap closures on side; ankle length.
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.
Dress of green silk shantung with round rolled collar and short sleeves; sheath-style dress with slight A-line skirt; hits above knees; two chevron seams below bust with button accents at each end where the seams meet; buttons are a purple plastic with green rhinestones within creating a checker effect; center-back zip closure.
a) Dress of dark blue velvet with cuffs and collar of white silk faille; small round collar has a tab that folds over to the right and has a round rhinestone embellishment holding it in place; bodice has velvet covered button front; elbow-length sleeves; skirt is gathered at the waist; below-knee length; hourglass silhouette. b) Belt of dark blue velvet over leather back; velvet covered buckle. c) Petticoat of stiff black net with acetate waist; side-zip closure.
a) Dress of pink satin brocade with a stylized floral leaf pattern in blues and pink; empire waistline bodice with wrap-over construction and wide-V neckline; sleeveless; skirt has large pleats that face the center-front and back; full-length; side-zip closure. b) Cropped jacket of self-brocade trimmed in red pipe with long red satin bow; bow is tied in the traditional Hanbok style with one bow loop at center-front; single hook and eye closure; three-quarter length sleeves; wide-V neckline with rounded collar; bust darts; curved-V hem at center-front.
Dress of apple green stretch woven polyester smooth knit with spread collar; darts at bust; long sleeves are gathered into cuffs that close by a concealed snap; accent button on cuffs; buttons down front with self-covered buttons; waistline has a drawstring casing with a tie belt woven through; lined in pale light green synthetic.
Dress of black and ecru cotton with deep-V neckline; pull-over style; sleeveless; dress is lined in contrast fabric at front and back; hemline has slits at center front and back and is twisted in the back and front showing the contrast of the fabrics.
Dress of bright red silk chiffon over a layer of bright brown silk satin; sleeveless with deep-V neckline; hemline is twisted in the back and front showing the contrast of the fabrics.
Dress of black wool wraps over to left side and has buttons of gold turtles that end at the hips; a slit opens where the buttons end and expose a leopard spot cotton fabric; scoop neckline; long sleeves with three turtle buttons at each wrist; center-back zip closure; front panel of wrap portion of dress is lined in leopard spot fabric; the remaining portion of the dress is lined in black polyester.
Dress of ivory organza with spread collar and long sleeves with cuffs with hook and eye closures; shoulder pads; clear crystal-like buttons at center-front placket are non-functional; skirt is full-length and A-line; bodice is gathered at yoke and into waist seam.
Dress of blue silk satin with three panels of metallic floral lace on skirt; scoop neckline; sleeveless; slight dropped waist; snap closure at right side bodice; skirt is gathered into waist seam except at center front where lace panels are; hemstitched trim.
Dress of black chiffon with painterly floral print in greens, purples, and violets in the mid-section the floral print appears to be behind an ornate fence/gate of woven metallic gold threads; scoop neckline; sleeveless with shearing at shoulders; godets create fullness at calf-length skirt.
Dress of pink silk chiffon with self-fabric flower embellishment at left shoulder; soft V-neckline; sleeveless; drop waistline with two 7" flounces; band at drop waist releases at front with long ties to knot or bow; below-knee length.
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.
Dress of ivory silk paper taffeta with pattern of pink, blue, and yellow floral sprays that have a painterly Ikat look; a) Dress of silk taffeta has empire waist and A-line skirt; attached vest bodice of fine tulle with long lace sleeves with ornate leaf design; snap back closure. b) Vest of self-taffeta with scoop neckline; sleeveless; horizontal pleats at waist creates the look of a cummerbund.
a) Dress of taupe and blue-grey wool tweed with grosgrain ribbon belt and bow accents; high square neckline with a blue-grey and a taupe grosgrain ribbon accent at left corner of neckline; three-quarter length raglan sleeves; princess seams; skirt is gathered into the waistline at the sides; straight skirt; below-knee length; center-back zip closure; skirt is backed in pink faille. b) Belt of blue-grey and taupe grosgrain ribbons with bows at left side; concealed snap and hook and eye closures under bows; belt is attached to dress along the waistline and opens at the side.
Dress of pink, off-white, green, and grey floral print chiffon; asymmetrical V-neckline is slanted to left; chevron seam at waistline with high center-front point; sleeveless with a self-chiffon flounce attached at neckline that drapes over bust and is trimmed in a ruffle of self-chiffon; full-length with hem dipped to right side; unlined and sheer; pull-over.
a) Dress of salmon organdy has bateau neckline and short puffy sleeves; empire waistline; fitted through the torso with a slight A-line to floor-length; four ¾? horizontal tucks at front and back yoke that release adding fullness into the sleeves; sleeve fabric is gathered into ½? cuffs of self-organdy; deep vent at center-back bodice with single button and loop closure at neckline b) Slip of orange rayon with 3/8? straps; ankle-length; pull-over.
Dress of brown wool with wide moat neckline and empire waist seam; sleeveless; sheath-style; lined in reddish-brown acetate; center-back zip closure; below-knee length.
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 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.
Dress of green, chartreuse, orange, purple, and blue painterly spots in swirling lines; horseshoe neckline; sleeveless; full-length A-line skirt; zip back closure.
a) Dress of cream, pale and deep bright browns, and black silk in an abstract paisley print; scoop neckline with a round collar trimmed in black satin piping; bracelet-length raglan sleeves; 4 button placket on center-front bodice with self-paisley covered buttons trimmed in black satin; fitted at the waistline; A-line skirt is mid-length; side zip closure under arm. b) Belt of black satin over leather with bow at center-front; concealed snap closure under bow; ½? width. Pairs with coat; 1991.005.013.
Dress of black floral lace on tulle ground; small ring collar edged in the lace design; slit at center-back neckline with a lace flap; long bell sleeves; slight A-line silhouette; under-dress of ecru synthetic lines the halter portion of the bodice leaving the shoulders and sleeves unlined and becomes a slip that falls just above the lace hem.
a) Dress of ivory wool knit; sweater dress has a fitted bodice with turtleneck and long sleeves; full-length A-line skirt has horizontal stripe pattern of alternating bands of two different stitches that get wider toward the hem; one of the stitches is a band of lines and the other is a raised zigzag stitch; center-back zip closure; unlined. b) Belt sash of ivory wool knit is 2? wide and ties at dress front side; ends of belt are sewn in a triangle.
Dress of pink, green, grey, and bright green wool with a foliage print with black outlines; wide, scoop neckline with concealed zip closure at center-front and button at neckline; reverse pleat at bodice back; elbow-length raglan sleeves; skirt is pleated and gathered into waistline; lower mid-length with two slit pockets with lapel at sides; attached belt loops (no belt).
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.
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.
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 hot pink (cherry red) silk satin with wide neckline and cap sleeves constructed of a large self-silk bow; fitted, bias-cut bodice with interesting seam work; knee-length skirt is gathered into waistline; attached slim tie belt that ties in back; center-back zip closure.
Dress of cream shantung with large black polka-dots placed in a symmetrical fashion; wide neckline with slit at center-front and a split-in-half polka-dot at the base of the slit with two extra layers on each side; cap-length sleeves; darts at bust; skirt is slightly gathered into waistline at front and in back has a single pleat and two darts on each side; lower mid-length; center-back zip closure.
Dress; sheath of golden tan, beige, and black wool jersey in a tigers in profile print, each with a green embroidered eye; small moat neckline; bracelet-length sleeves; two darts over shoulders; mid-length; center-back zip closure; unlined.
a) Dress of coral pink rayon crepe with scoop neckline and cap sleeves with sewn-in shoulder pads; vertical shirring around empire waist; horizontal shirring at left-front and right-front natural waistline; full-length; side-zip closure beneath left arm. b) Belt of coral pink rayon crepe backed on a stiffened canvas; elongated rectangular buckle with scalloped edges with bands of rhinestone accented gold bands encircling the sections.
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.
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.
a) Dress of ivory and black plaid with wide, square neckline; sleeveless; darts at bust; two patch pockets at front hips; knee length; two black plastic buttons at front waist and fine cord belt loops at each side; center-back zip closure; sheath silhouette b) Belt of double faced self-plaid fabric with button holes for attaching to skirt.
a) Dress of natural white linen with paisley-like design of pink embroidery and eyelets; wide neckline trimmed in pink satin pipe; sleeveless with cap sleeve length trimmed in pink satin pipe; knee-length; sheath silhouette; belt loops at waist sides; zip-back closure b) Tie belt of heavy pink satin cord with Chinese knots at each end; ties in a knot or bow at waist.
Dress of grey herringbone wool with round neckline and short sleeves; bust darts; double breasted button accent above waistline with trim of fabric folded over at sides; mid-length skirt is box pleated into waistline with A-line silhouette; center-back zip and hook and eye closure at neckline.
Dress of cream rayon satin with scoop neckline and satin ribbon from shoulders to center bust forming a V-neckline with bow ends; ribbon V is edged in metal grommets; dress is sleeveless with a body skimming silhouette; diamond panel at center-front; stitched pin pleats at side waist create a stripe pattern; full-length.
a) Dress of blues, warm greys, and beige wool flannel in a tartan plaid with contrast Nehru collar and cuffs in a check plaid; long dolman sleeves with turn-up cuffs; asymmetrical button placket on bodice that wraps to the left and has button closure to hips; below-knee length; unlined. b) Tie belt of self-wool flannel tartan plaid; ties in bow at waistline; 1" width. c) Scarf of self-wool flannel tartan plaid with fringed ends; 17 1/2" width and 72" length.
Dress of pastel pink organdy has scoop neckline and short puffy sleeves; short, set-in sleeves are gathered into the armscyes and into 1 ¼? cuffs of self-organdy; sleeves are lined in ivory net; high pointed waistline with crescent seams at sides, each trimmed with a deep flounce that falls over hips; full-length; sheer and unlined; side snap closure under arm.
a) Dress of lilac organdy with pink organdy, ruffle trim; wide neckline trimmed in 3 rows of ruffles; short sleeves with 3 rows of pink ruffles; mid-length skirt has 3 rows of ruffles at hips; skirt has scalloped hem trimmed in pink ruffle that comes up in a vertical line to the middle of the skirt; skirt is gathered into the bound waistline; attached camisole of lilac organdy has wide straps and square neckline. b) Sash belt of lilac organza with panel at center-front; sash is gathered into each side of the front panel; panel is embellished with floral yarn embroidery; long ends tie in a bow at back and are trimmed on the ends with pink ruffle.
Dress of pink silk with stripes of dark pink silk: a) Dress of dark pink pleated, drop waist skirt with panel at center back of non-pleated silk, and sleeveless shell of off-white cotton with soft-V neckline and tiny lace trim. b) Blouse of pink silk with fold-over collar with dark pink stripe trim; V-neckline attached ribbon tie that comes from under the collar and ties in a bow at the base of the neckline; ribbon tie is trimmed in 3 bands of dark pink silk; pin tuck stitch detail at front shoulders; cuffs and hem have 4 stripes of dark pink silk and 3 metal buckle accents; long sleeves with snap closure at wrists; blouse is pull-over and hits below hip.
a) Dress of peach organdy with soft diamond neckline; sleeveless with ruffle accent diagonally set in front of each shoulder and falling toward bust; empire waist has self-fabric panel pointed at bust; full-length skirt with three tiered ruffles at hem, each with a short ruffle at top; sheer; side snap closure under arm b) Sash of peach rayon ties in a bow at waist; 2? width.
a) Dress of turquoise silk gauze with gold lamé check pattern, stripes, and brushed spots; wide, scoop neckline; short raglan sleeves; mid-length skirt with wrap of pleated fabric at left; fully lined in pale turquoise acetate, side-zip closure under arm. b) Sash of wide, pleated self-fabric attaches at empire waistline at left-side seam with hook and eyes. c) Sash of self-fabric. d) Belt of self-fabric with bow at center-front with concealed hook and eye closure.
a) Dress of medium blue linen with wide, scoop neckline and cap sleeves; diagonal seams on bodice; diagonal belt loop seams are constructed within the dress design; center-back zip closure; lined in blue cotton (blend?.) b) Belt of white leather with white leather buckle.
a) Dress of greys, reds, oranges, and yellows floral print chiffon; blouse bodice wraps to the left side and has attached sash at the neckline and releases at the front, left side to tie; long sleeves with button and loop closures at wrists; drop waist skirt has a 5 sided panel at center-front with dipped point; gathered fabric at each side wrapping around the back to form a wide, gathered waistband; skirt is loose and drapey with a added panel at from back to sides attached at the drop waist; mid-length, below-knee. b) Slip (full slip) of pale pink silk with rectangular panel of ecru Chantilly lace at center-front; hemline is scalloped with a straight hemmed, floral chiffon trim; spaghetti straps of double-faced peach gauze.
a) Dress of violet floral lace with fine ground and outlined pattern; diamond neckline; three-quarter length sleeves; body skimming silhouette; A-line skirt; seam down bodice center connects to a dropped pointed waist seam; lower mid-length; side zip closure under arm; see-through b) Slip of magenta rayon faille with V-neckline and ¼? straps; fitted through the waist; lower mid-length; side zip closure.
Dress of red silk crepe with high round neckline that drapes down at front and snaps closed at center-back; long sleeves with vent at wrists and sash tie accent; self-fabric pointed waist panel; two tiered skirt each gored with 2 fan pleats at front, and 1 at center-back; vertical darts at back neckline; small side closure with snaps.
Dress of vibrant salmon pink silk chiffon with horizontal band flounces of salmon pink satin alternating with the chiffon; bodice is sleeveless with wide, scoop neckline and two bands of satin, one across bust and the other above the waist; front waistline features a band of satin embellished with multi-colored silk flowers; skirt is gathered into waistband and has four bands of satin; mid-length, hits just below knees; side snap and hook and eye closure under arm; attached slip of ecru silk is strapless.
Dress of pale peach charmeuse with an over-layer of silk tulle; scoop neckline of tulle with corded trim of satin; under layer of charmeuse has slightly lower scoop neckline and is strapless; panel of tulle with corded satin trim is attached at the back neckline and drapes over the top of the shoulders and releases falling freely over the bodice back; dropped waist is piped; skirt of tiered flounces of tulle trimmed in corded satin over a shorter skirt of charmeuse; skirt is lower mid-length and is dipped in back; side hook and eye closure under arm.
Dress of navy chiffon with large floral print in dark red, yellow, ivory, and green; dress has scoop neckline with attached flounce that wraps around the neckline and crosses over the lower bodice ending at the waistline; flounce forms a deep-V at center-front bodice; ankle-length skirt has a long flounce below the hips that dips lower at the sides and has a notched-V at center-front; three horizontal pin tucks below the notched-V on skirt; side snap closure under left arm.
Dress of pale orange silk damask crepe with scoop neckline and lace yoke; dress has a cummerbund-like waist sash of turquoise velvet with a velvet flower below the left bust and a drape of lace below the flower; elbow-length sleeves trimmed in turquoise velvet and ivory lace; panel of draped self-crepe wraps around back to sides and is trimmed in turquoise velvet; panel hits just below the knees; full-length, ankle length; lined in silk or cotton batiste.
Dress of peach silk crepe with drop waist and heavily beaded bodice; scoop neckline; sleeveless; bodice is beaded with large overlapping flowers of silver beads, dark lined beads, and silver lined bugle beads on a background of white lined beads; rhinestone accents; the beaded portion ends at the drop waist in a crescent pattern; two vertical panels of bead embellished silk hang freely from the drop waist and are trimmed in beaded fringe; skirt consists of overlapping layers of peach chiffon; lower-mid length.
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; sheath of beige virgin wool with spread collar and short sleeves; collar, sleeves, and 2 slit pockets at front sides are trimmed in ribbon of rhinestones; below-knee length; center-back zip closure.
Dress of beige wool with round neckline with ring collar; 3 front tucks at front left and right; long sleeves; 2 patch pockets below hips; below knee-length; zip back closure.
a) Dress of pale yellow fine woven cotton with accents of embroidered flowers; round collar and round neckline with slit at center-front with single button and loop closure; short sleeves with turned up cuff with diagonal edge; vertical pleats at shoulders; mid-length; sheath silhouette; slightly dropped waist with belt loops at sides b) Sash tie belt of double faced pale yellow self-cotton ties in a bow; ¾? width.
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.
Dress of salmon pink rayon faille with empire waist; front panel of self-faille at empire waist has crescent shaped top; square neckline; gathering at center-front bust; short sleeves with gathering at shoulders; full-length; attached sash tie at back empire waist; V-neckline at center-back; zip closure under left arm; unlined.
Dress; sheath of golden tan camel hair with wide, round neckline and wide, bracelet-length sleeves; slit pockets at front-side seams; trimmed in swirly ribbon at hem and sleeve ends; mid-length; center-back zip closure; lined in beige silk.
Dress of pale pink chiffon is sleeveless with scoop neckline and mid-length skirt of tiered flounces of self-chiffon edged in metallic gold thread; waistband features gold metallic ribbon with two peaks at center-front and long ends that trail down to hem; 3 roses of pink and yellow chiffon are appliqued at center of waistband; center rose is yellow with dark pink center bud; surrounding roses of pink chiffon with yellow buds; skirt flounces are attached to an underskirt of golden beige net; snap side closure under arm; unlined and sheer.
a) Dress of brown wool crepe with stand-up ring collar with a V-neck seam at bottom; long set-in sleeves; below-knee length skirt is gathered into the waistline at sides; 6" ruffle trim at hem; center-back zip closure; lined in brown synthetic silk. b) Belt of brown wool crepe backed on black leather; square shape buckle covered in brown crepe; 1 3/4" width.
Dress of beige silk chiffon with bead-work of discs and leaves accented with rhinestones and metallic threads; center-front bodice has long open vent trimmed in bead-work; scoop neckline; sleeveless with carnation-like embellishment of self-chiffon at left shoulder; bead-work at right shoulder; drop waist is fitted with a belt of bead-work; mid-length skirt has a center-back and center-front slit from waist belt to crescent hemline; skirt hem and slits are trimmed in bead-work; attached full slip of off-white silk satin shows through at center vent of bodice and at hemline.
Dress of black chiffon with bateau neckline and cap sleeves with sewn pleats at top of shoulder; blouse bodice is tucked into waist sash cummerbund; mid-length, A-line skirt is loosely pleated into the waistline; blouse bodice is see-through and there is an attached full slip of black crepe with spaghetti straps and low back; back of chiffon bodice has deep center slit with single hook and eye at back neckline; skirt has two layers of chiffon with rolled hems over the crepe slip; hourglass silhouette.
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.
a) Dress of black silk damask patterned with blue roses with blue violet stems; curved V-neckline with straps that narrow toward the shoulder top; fitted at the waistline; darts at the bust from the center seam; skirt is A-line with the fabric pleated into points at the front-right and front-left; back of skirt has 2 large bow embellishments of self-damask that fall out from bound button holes at back-left and back-right; lower mid-length; center-back zip closure. b) belt of self-damask over leather; ½? width.
Dress of peach colored raw silk knit with scoop neckline with slit at center-front; tucked fabric at bust sides creates cap sleeve; mid-length skirt wraps to left; attached belt of self-fabric with vertical bow with hook and eye closure at left-front; center-back zip.
Dress of pinkish-orange (salmon) raw spun silk with notched collar and two button placket; fabric is gathered at bodice yoke and waistline; long sleeves with 2" cuff; three panel, mid-length skirt with slit pockets at sides; lined in pinkish-orange silk; center-back zip closure. b) Tie belt of self-silk with leather backed center section; 3/4" width and 78" length.
Dress of large floral print silk in pastel shades of lilac, lavender, grey, aqua, and turquoise; water flowers like lilies and lotus; rolled collar with short sash tie at side; short sleeves; long bust darts from side seam waist; slight A-line skirt; center-back zip closure; lined in pale aqua nylon.
Dress of navy wool knit with bright green knit band trim and two separate snap-in dickies: a) Dress of wool knit with deep V-neckline trimmed in green band to waistline trim; long sleeves with self-trim; skirt is gathered into waistband; mid-length; zip-back closure. b) Dickie of bright green knit with ring collar; concealed snap-in fasteners; button-back closure at neckline. c) Dickie of yellow, off-white, green, dark blue, and light brown acetate (or rayon?) in a window-pane print; shirt style with pointed collar and 3 mother-of-pearl buttons at center-front; concealed snap-in fasteners.
Dress of chartreuse wool knit with reverse collar of pink and green check knit; long sleeves; attached, sewn-on belt of self-knit with two self-knit covered accent buttons at front; above-knee length; reverse pleat slit at center-front skirt with inset of pink and green check; center-back zip closure.
a) Sundress of vibrant, multi-colored cotton in a tropical-like print with turquoise, pinks, yellows and purples; wrap-style dress is trimmed in a ruffle of self-print cotton around neckline and opening; sleeveless; slight A-line; mid-length; concealed snap and hook and eye closure at left side. b) tie-sash belt of self-fabric; width: 1 1/8" x length: 57".
Dress of black silk satin and blue velvet with accents of yarn embroidered flowers; bodice has scoop neckline with panel of blue velvet at center-front and a bouquet of yarn embroidered flowers in magenta, lilac and greens; shirring at shoulders; long sleeves with wide cuffs of of blue velvet with bow; snap closure at wrists; drop waist has a band of shirring with a wide, 4" attached belt of blue velvet with a large bow at back above the shirred portion; front right side features a small round bouquet of floral yarn embroidery that covers part of the shirring and velvet belt; skirt is knee-length; bodice is lined in an attached silk shell; pull-over.
Dress of black faille with V-neckline and long dolman sleeves with attached inner shoulder pads; shaped, dart-less bodice is wrapped and folded over toward the center creating a lapel; dress wraps over at the waistline and closes with a double breasted hook and eye closure; 2 black plastic buttons on bodice and 2 on upper skirt; 2 side slit pockets; ends of wrap skirt are folded under creating an open slit at lower portion with self-fabric within (a triangular reverse pleat); mid-length skirt is straight.
a) Shirt dress of black cotton with red and green polka dots; pointed collar and button closure on bodice; two patch pockets at bust with rounded lapels; long sleeves with 2 1/2" cuffs; mid-length skirt is pleated into waistline with closed seams to below hip line. b) Tie belt of self-fabric; 1 1/8" width.
a) Dress of red silk damask in a swirly floral pattern with wide, square neckline and fitted bodice; 3/4 length sleeves; mid-length skirt with box pleat at center-front and 3 facing pleats on each side; boning in bodice; zip-back closure. b) Belt of self-covered fabric with fabric covered, rounded buckle; length 30", width 1".
a) Halter dress of medium blue mercerized cotton patterned with white spots of varying sizes; fabric is gathered below bust into wide waistband; A-line, mid-length skirt with two left-front and right front pleats into waistline; attached underskirt of muslin; two attached belt loops at sides; left side-zip closure. b) Belt of self-fabric with fabric covered buckle is backed on cream colored leather; 29
a) Dress of blues and browns in a large paisley print; round neckline; blouse bodice is gathered into waistline; elbow-length, raglan sleeves; mid-length, straight skirt. b) Tie Belt of self-fabric backed on brown leather in middle.
Woman's best dress of heavy black linen embroidered in red silk with accents of yellow, pink, grey, blue, orange, purple and lavender; round neckline with center slit; square chest panel, heavily embroidered; vertical bands of embroidery extend upwards from the lower edge with a deep border across back edge; long, triangular bell sleeves embellished with narrow bands; embroidery of floral and geometric patterns.
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;
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.
Dress of black silk crepe embellished with black stitch embroidery and beads; dress has high round neckline with scalloped lace trim and bead accents; bodice has vertical stripes of alternating bead-work and embroidery; long sleeves have self-embroidery and bead-work to the elbow and pleated crepe to the cuffs; cuffs of black crepe about 1" band with two snap closures; lower mid-length skirt of black crepe with three band tiers of bead and embroidered black crepe; top band flounce encircles the drop waist; band flounce at mid skirt and above the hem are just on the front of the skirt; left side of skirt features a sash of pleated crepe that falls lower than hemline; snap closure along left shoulder.
Dress (Chemise) of brown rayon crepe with V-neckline with attached sash bow-tie at center-front; bow-ties of brown crepe faced with beige crepe; vertical pin pleats at shoulders; long sleeves with pin tucks at inner elbows and 3 self-covered button and loops at wrists; ties of self-faced crepe at wrists; bodice is gently gathered into side waist seams; skirt is mid-length and features curved godets that drape to a point below the hemline; pull-over; unlined.
Chemise of pink organza with bands of check patterned open-work at waist, above hem on skirt, and on short sleeves; open-work is accented with sections of off-white lace and tiny off-white satin wrapped balls; scoop neckline and short sleeves are trimmed in lace; vertical, stitched pin pleats at neckline are grouped in four; sides of dropped waistline are gathered into a pipe of self-organza; button and loop closure at back neckline; pullover; mid-length; unlined.
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 ecru marquisette with lace yoke and squared neckline; surplice overlay on bodice has pink and ivory embroidery and large eyelet embroidery, and is trimmed in blue chiffon; blue chiffon button accents at center-back and center-front; attached blue chiffon sash at waist; large blue chiffon bow on left-front bodice; elbow-length sleeves of lace with marquisette cuffs and tassel trim; full-length straight skirt of marquisette to knee-length then of lace to hem; self-embroidery and eyelets at mid-length; underskirt of marquisette with ruffle at hem; several areas of hook and eye closures at back.