Deconstructed bodice of black wool or cotton with peaked satin lapel; inner panel of brown muslin with hook and eye closures is exposed; neckline has been removed; long, fitted sleeves with cuffs; boning in bodice is partially exposed; slightly pointed waistline is trimmed in satin; inner waistband with loose ends; study piece.
Nightcap of white cotton batiste with stitched embroidery in an abstract foliage design; crown and brim are gathered at the center seam; ties of self-batiste at chin; tiny drawstring at back neck.
Folding fan of blond wood mounted with beige paper painted with blue and white flowers and green leaves; gold painted outline of flowers on sticks and paper; trimmed at the edge with gold leaf paint.
Folding fan of white painted wood sticks hand-painted with tiny flowers in yellow, silver, blue and pink; mounted with sheer white silk and white floral lace; silk is accented with tiny paillettes and hand-painted flowers; trimmed in scalloped lace; very decorative.
Cape of black wool twill; standing collar trimmed in a pleated ruffle of black satin; large ribbon bow tie at neckline; hook and eyes at neckline and yoke; cape is embellished with a bead and braided cord Art Nouveau design; neckline is heavily embellished with beads; lined in black satin; hits below hip.
Bodice of black silk faille with center-front pleated panel with shirring at yoke; standing band collar; long, set-in sleeves; concealed hook and eye closures at center-front; double breasted accent buttons with braided cord lacing with tassels and Chinese knots at ends; fitted through the torso with Princess seams front and back; wide in back with fan pleat for bustle; lined in muslin with boning and inner waistband; armpit pockets.
a,b) Gloves of white kid leather with two metal button closures at wrist; hits at high wrist. c) Box of blue silk and cardboard; silk is gathered and stitched to a cardboard rectangle at bottom; silk is gathered and stitched to four cardboard pieces at top that fold to close the box.
Dressing gown of white cotton with round neckline with open-front; overlay at yoke of woven lace and cotton trimmed in cased ribbon and lace; square at back; long sleeves trimmed in lace; check patterned open-work inset at front opening and at back overlay; full-length; fabric is gathered under the yoke overlay to create fullness.
