a) Coat of black and metallic gold flat threads brocaded in an all-over pattern of floral motifs set in diagonal squares; large notched collar with soft rounded edges; long sleeves; horizontal lapels at bust; slit pockets on seam; self-covered buttons; lined in heavy-weight black satin. b) Tie Belt of self-fabric. c) Button covered in self-fabric.
Dolman wrap of black silk velvet with embroidered black cord in a filigree design; Band of neckline creates a high-V; concealed hook and eye closures down front; 2 long, ankle-length panels at each front side have scalloped hem trimmed in fringe; back hits just below waistline to accommodate a bustle and has scalloped hem with fringe; long, dolman sleeves with fringe; lined and heavy weight.
Coat of black silk with large round collar and wide cuffs with ecru lace overlay; large round collar falls over yoke and features crocheted lace overlay in a floral design; open-front has single hook and eye closure at bust; opening is trimmed in a braided cord in a filigree design; long, wide set-in sleeves gently pleated into shoulder and cuff; lower mid-length, calf; fully lined in ivory silk satin; inner wrist band.
Jacket of bluish black silk velvet; rolled collar follows the line of the soft-V neckline; double breasted closure with large buttons of jet beads encased in braided cord; long set-in sleeves with turned up cuffs; fitted through the torso with seams at front and back; falls wide over hips to accommodate bustle; pleated flaps at back with slit at center-back; center-front open at bottom; finished seams within.
Cape of ecru wool felt with floral, paisley, swirl and medallion embroidery of couched metallic silver threads; neckline has a large ribbon bow at back of ecru satin trimmed in woven metallic thread band with long ribbon ends releasing at the neckline and falling past the hemline.
Cape or Capelet of open-weave black silk tape yarn with accents of jet beads; braided cord ties at the neckline with bead tassels at ends; neckline ends and hem are of long fringe; yoke had a cross-weave pattern with an elongated stitch below.
Coat of warm beige wool crepe with fabric panel accents of beige silk crepe; open front is trimmed in a broad band of beige silk crepe with ties of beige crepe at shoulders; 2 side slit pockets with diagonal welts of silk crepe at hips; long sleeves with silk panels of beige silk at wrists and silk bow tie accent; vertical darts at center-back neckline; fully lined in beige silk; mid-length below-knee. Pairs with 1985.002.004.
Coat of black wool with small round collar of black velvet; collar is notched with black wool lapels; long sleeves gathered for fullness at the shoulder; double breasted button closure; hits below knee; neckline and sleeves lined in silk satin.
Cardigan sweater coat of ivory heavy-weight knit with softly squared back collar; trimmed throughout in a finer knit band; long sleeves are turned up and sewn in place; open-front; below hip length.