Dress ensemble of black taffeta: a) Bodice has small standing collar and button front closure with wood and corded buttons; long, set-in sleeves trimmed at the end in pleated self-fabric and lace; fitted through the torso with princess seams; backed in muslin; sticker tag inside top. b) Skirt is full length with pleating in back; folds at sides; bustle.
Dress of striped black silk satin; round neckline with standing band collar; long, set-in sleeves with double pointed piped cuffs; button-front closure with cut jet buttons; Princess seams of bodice extend to hip-line; pads sewn in bust; skirt has raised front hemline trimmed with embroidered cord accented with cut jet beads; Large black satin bow exaggerates bustle; muslin back.
Dress ensemble of grey and white pinstripe silk taffeta trimmed in pleated ivory organdy with black crocheted lace overlay: a) Bodice has high round neckline; crocheted covered accent buttons down front with concealed hook and eye closures; long, pagoda sleeves with bow accent of pinstripe silk; fitted through the torso with skirted points over the hips and bustle; bow and crescent panel over the bustle; lined in muslin with boning. b) Skirt of pinstripe silk with cartridge pleats at center-back below waistband; tiered flounces and ruffle at hem; full-length. c) Over-skirt of pinstripe silk trimmed in self-lace and organdy; front of skirt is mid-length and dipped longer in back just above hem; hidden pocket; cartridge pleats at back.