a) Jacket of navy crepe with small notched collar with long lapel; self-covered button closure; princess seams; three-quarter length cuffed sleeves. b) Dress of navy crepe with empire waistline; fabric wraps over to left creating a V-neckline; gathering below bust; short sleeves; mid-length. c) Belt of self-fabric with self-covered buckle; width 3/4", length 32". d) Scarf of powder blue chiffon with fan pleats; ascot.
Man's Campaign hat of olive drab suede leather with grosgrain ribbon with varying ribs, and cord ties (maybe cavalry blue); hat is folded in a Montana peak at the crown; medium-wide brim; chin string is like a flat shoelace and is attached by two grommets under the ribbon; 4 ventilation holes with grommets; inner leather band is embossed with label and USA symbols.
Blouse of ivory cotton trimmed in a picot edge stitch of pink cotton; small angular collar and three-quarter length wide sleeves; button-front closure; 2 1/2" waistband hangs below waistline and has a wrap closure with concealed hook and eyes and buttons at end; lightly gathered at shoulders and along top.
Dress ensemble of black silk taffeta: a) Bodice of black silk taffeta with round neckline with round lace collar and standing lace collar trim; pin pleats at yoke; long sleeves with lace trim; attached tie at waist ties in back; bodice is lined in white batiste. b) Skirt of black silk taffeta has panel at front with accent buttons at each side from knee to hem; A-line; slim through the hips; hook and eye closures at back. c) Sash belt has cummerbund-like style with horizontal pleating and is of black taffeta; hook and eye closures.
a) Petticoat of white cotton muslin with rows of tucks and alternating rows of rick rack at bottom half; applied band with long ruffle trim of tucks and rick rack pattern; skirt is gathered into back of 1" waistband; no closure; full-length. b) Petti-pants of white cotton muslin; bloomer-length; button closure on waistband; tucks and rick rack at bottom.
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 ensemble of medium-light blue silk with black and ivory floral paisley print; lined: a) blouse bodice has a ring collar of blue paisley, scoop neckline yoke of ivory embroidered floral lace trimmed in a silk band of stitched black silk; center-front placket of stitched black silk conceals hook and eye closure; long, blouse sleeves with band cuff of same stitched black silk; blouse bodice tucks into skirt at front and is fitted in the back waist with two panels that fall over the bustle b) Skirt is long with black ribbon band at lower portion with flounce pleated into the ribbon; pleats are released widening the bottom of the skirt; skirt is floor length and slightly longer in back; back darts can accommodate a small bustle; underskirts at flounce.
Corset of ivory muslin is gored with boning all around; back lacing with hook closure off to the side of the lacing; trimmed at the top with embroidery and open-work of crocheted net; embroidered fabric circles form a scalloped hem on the trim.
a) Purse of black moire silk with box pleat in center is gathered into the leather covered frame at top; bottom portion of purse is covered with brown pebbled leather; frame features snap of silver roses at top-center; short leather handle; purse is lined in blue silk taffeta in a watercolor floral design with a single pocket. b) Mirror backed with leather and covered with white floral silk; small, round shape. c.d) 2 pencils with imprint of; Dickens American Pencil Co. 1040 Nevada USA.
Blouse of white, windowpane check cotton with lace and eyelet embroidered trim; high, round neckline with standing collar of lace; shirt buttons up front with a flounce of eyelet embroidered cotton along the edge of the button placket; tucks at shoulder; long, set-in sleeves are gathered at the shoulder and trimmed in eyelet embroidery and lace; blouse is gathered into a wide waistband; blouse extends below the hip-length from the waistband with eyelet embroidered, scalloped trim.
Blouse of fine white check cotton with wide sailor collar and high jewel neckline; center-front panel has button closure framed in pin tucks and picot stitch; front panel, neckline, cuffs and collar are trimmed in scalloped lace in a design of a rose with a scalloped border; long sleeves with cuff of pin tucked cotton with button closure; tab at waist sides is attached at the tip and has two button holes; hit below hip.
a) Top of tan and multi-colored woven wool; wide tipped spread collar; main body of top is plaid; collar, shoulders and front placket of tan felted wool; felted wool belt loops at sides; long sleeves with gathering at shoulders and turned-up cuffs; button placket has metal buttons stamped, "Military Equipment". b) Skirt of tan felted wool; slight A-line; below-knee length; zip closure; lined. c) Tie belt of same plaid wool; 1 1/2" width.
Blouse of white cotton lawn with square neckline and sailor collar; center-front panel of vertical pin tucked cotton framed by two rows of mother-of-pearl buttons; cased waistband hits at waist; long sleeves with cuffs of pin tucked cotton; cuffs and collar are trimmed in scalloped lace; front-side concealed snap closure.
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.
Hat of fine open-weave check/plaid straw with band of artificial flowers and pussy willows; shallow crown; medium brim trimmed in a band of ecru grosgrain ribbon; ribbon bow in back; attached cord for under chin.
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.
Coat-style dress of black wool crepe with high-V neckline and draping satin collar; long sleeves with satin cuffs with overlay of ivory floral lace; two patch pockets at lower sides with satin lapels with black accent buttons; asymmetrical button closure at bodice that extends down to lower hip level; pleated below yoke of bodice at sides and around back; attached belt with double breasted single button closure; belt has embroidered floral design at center-back; bodice is lined in light blue cotton.
Purse of black and silver beads in an Art Nouveau, filigree design; brass frame with snap closure at top; beaded looped fringe at bottom; round beaded handle; lined in black cambric with single pocket.
Sweater of vertical rows of crocheted lace; square neckline with accents of crocheted covered buttons; elbow-length sleeves; waistband of white muslin; closure on left-front side from shoulder to waist.
Camisole of ivory cotton with square neckline; 3" straps, and yoke, of crocheted floral lace; button front closure; ribbon tie at back waist; pin pleats at front and back hits at hips.
Blouse of black silk chiffon with stylized swirling vines of black beads accented with chain stitch embroidery of orange yarn in a design of consecutive arrows; wide-V neckline; three-quarter length sleeves have been extended by adding 5" of navy chiffon sleeve with gathering at the end; side slits; longer hem in front; three accent buttons and beadwork at shoulder tops.
Dress of black silk taffeta faille with wide scoop neckline and bracelet-length raglan sleeves; dress has embellished band of black velvet at the empire waist with a pointed center-front and ribbon bow tie at the center-back; flowers of cream sequins, black lined bugle beads, pearls, and rhinestones embellish the black velvet band; dress is fitted to the natural waist below the embellishment; bodice has 2 reverse pleats below the bust that tuck into the waistband, and a deep open vent in back; A-line skirt is pleated into the natural waistline except at a narrow center-front section; lower mid-length; zip-back closure; hourglass silhouette.
Dress of black silk with snap closures at sides and back attaching the bodice to the skirt: a) Bodice has soft-V neckline trimmed in two tiered, round collars of tulle lace with scalloped trim; long tapered sleeves trimmed in embroidered tulle lace ruffle; faux button accents at sleeve ends; button accents at center-front; shirring at top of shoulders; pin tucks at back release below yoke; concealed hook and eyes at front. b) Skirt is full-length and slim through the hips; gathered into 1/2" waistband; tucked bands at bottom; hook and eye closures at back. c) Cummerbund with ruching at center-front creating a ruffle at front; snap back closure.
Dress ensemble of white cotton lawn: a) Blouse of white lawn has square neckline trimmed in lace; yoke of fine tape lace of tulle in a bow motif and bands of pin tucked cotton; bodice has pin tucks at center-front; elbow-length sleeves gathered at shoulders and ends for fullness; lace trim at ends; center-back button closure. b) Skirt of white cotton lawn with 3/4" waistband; three vertical tape lace insertions at front; bottom features tape lace insertions, pin tucks and ruffles trimmed in lace; full-length; center-back closure.
Dress of black cotton with round ecru crocheted lace collar; soft V-neckline; yoke is shirred; stitched box pleats at front and back bodice; loose waistline has a 4" band of shirred cotton; long sleeves are gathered at the shoulder and have a 4" band of shirring at the forearm and turned-up stitched cuffs; cotton backed bodice; ankle-length skirt; concealed hook and eye closures at center-front bodice.
Dress ensemble of black cotton with tucks: a) Bodice has ring collar with overlaid band of crocheted lace; yoke has vertical tucks in groups of three and applied bands of crocheted lace; long sleeves have 5 1/2" cuffs with tucks and lace trim. b) Skirt has vertical tucks grouped in three that release above the knee; A-line; full length; hook and eye closures at back. c) Cummerbund of black cotton with hook and eye closures at back.
Folding fan of carved black wood sticks mounted with sheer black silk embellished with tiny black paillettes; wood is carved with an ornate floral design; attached black beaded necklace-holder.
Stockings of dark tan (cocoa) sheer silk with foot-bed and upper part of grey cotton; band at top with open channel of tie or garter belt; mid-thigh length.
Nightgown of ivory cotton flannel; sleeveless with scoop neckline both trimmed in scalloped lace; concealed hook and eye closure at center-front; scalloped hemline; lower length.
Petticoat of black taffeta with drawstring waistband; A-line; Flounce of tucked bands at bottom with ruffle hem over an underskirt of black woven silk trimmed in a ruffle of self.
Man's drawers of ivory cotton with ribbed knit trim along leg side and ribbed knit cuffs at ankle; button front opening at waistband with open fly; lacing at back waistband; ankle-length.
Dress of woven white cotton plaid with a windowpane navy check with small navy/gray bouquet pattern; shirt-style dress has sailor collar of white embroidered cotton lawn; bodice buttons down front; yoke area is tightly gathered into dropped shoulder seam; long sleeves with long cuff of self trimmed in embroidered organza; skirt is gathered at waistline and falls to lower mid-length; slight A-line with flounces below knee; attached tie-belt of self-fabric.
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.
Sunbonnet of white cotton with quilted brim trimmed in ruffle pin-pleated into the brim; scalloped edges of ruffle are embroidered with tiny stemmed flowers; back crown is gathered into the brim/visor and gathered at the back where it is trimmed in self-ruffle; bow-tie at back of neck and ties at bow under chin.
Men's short ankle boots of black leather with perforated detail on vamp; rounded toe; lace up through eyelets at lower part then laces wind around metal catches; stacked heel is under 1"; cotton tab at center-back with label.
Detachable collar of stiffened white cotton with eyelet embroidery; vined flower embroidery trim tips and center-back; scalloped edges; button holes at ends.
Corset cover of white cotton with button front opening; wide neckline; sleeveless; trimmed at top with eyelet embroidered ruffles; pleated above bust; pin pleats at center-front and center-back; drawstring casing at neckline and waistline hem.
Coat of black silk twill with trim of black velvet; spread collar with diamond shape lapels at yoke; long sleeves with turn up cuffs with band of velvet trim; waist is gathered with stitching; attached tie belt of velvet with ties with ball tassels at ends; hook and eye at neckline; button and loop closures at waist area; buttons have braided design; knee-length with trim near hem of a band of velvet; coat is lined in ecru floral-filigree silk damask.
Hat of pleated ecru chiffon with wide brim with alternating bands of lace; tulle flower accent at side; very shallow, pillbox crown; wide uneven brim with tulle band; velvet lined inner band; crown is lined in cambric.
Blouse of white cotton with small round collar of embroidered open-work flowers; collar is triangular at back; pin tucks at front and back yoke; button front closure; long sleeves are gathered at shoulders and cuffs for fullness; cuffs have overlay of embroidered open-work flowers; button closures at cuffs; waistband is gently fitted at low waist; blouse is slightly gathered at waistband; falls to low hip.
Blouse of white cotton has standing band collar with pin tucks; pin pleats at yoke; two large tucks from where shoulder meet neckline release at waist; three-quarter length sleeves are gathered at shoulder and into cuffs; sleeves are very full; cuffs have pin tucks and are attached to sleeve with an open stitch; hits at hips; button placket at back.
Blouse of ivory silk crepe with elongated spread collar trimmed in a tiny stitched lace; long sleeves with turned up cuffs trimmed in stitched lace; cuffs and collar feature with silk embroidered flowers; button front closure with mother-of-pearl buttons; cased waistband; slightly gathered at waist.
Bodice of black silk taffeta and dotted tulle overlay; yoke and band collar of dotted tulle; long tapered sleeves of taffeta with dotted tulle below elbow; pleated panels over shoulders; center panel of taffeta has a floral design of jet beads; front side hook and eye closures; inner bodice of ecru cotton with hook and eye closures.
Blouse of white cotton with pastel embroidery at yoke and trim; square collar in back with V-neckline in front; yoke is shirred with colorful embroidery; long sleeves with turned up cuffs with embroidery; center-front button closure and button closures at wrists; attached lace ties at back.
Skirt of black cotton sateen with 1 1/4" applied band above hem and 6 1/2" pleated flounce; 3/4" waistband; gathered at back; A-line; full length; hook and eye closures at back.
Full slip of ivory cotton with tunic-length ribbed knit bodice with henley-style button placket and short sleeves; drawstring at neckline; drop waist skirt is gathered into the ribbed tunic; around knee-length.
Nightgown of white cotton with deep U-neckline trimmed in lace and followed by pin-tucks and bands of knitted lace at yoke; fabric is gathered into a seam above the bust; single button closure at bust; long, full sleeves are stitched and gathered at wrists and trimmed with a ruffle of cotton and knitted lace; back has pin-tucks alternating with knit open-work; box pleats at center-back below yoke; full-length.
Blouse of ivory batiste with sailor collar with squares of open-work embroidery and trim of filet lace with rose pattern; center-front panel with open-work embroidery and trimmed at the top with filet lace; long sleeves with turned up cuffs trimmed in filet lace; tucks at front shoulders; attached ties at back waist.
Nightgown of ivory striped silk with alternating pin stripes and wider stripes; elongated square collar; V-neckline with center-front button placket; drop waist skirt; long sleeves; trimmed in picot stitch and lace; attached sash at natural waist; lower mid-length.
Dress of pink linen with ecru tape lace insertions; square neckline; center-front panel with horizontal tape lace insertion across yoke; sides of bodice frame the center panel and have two vertical tape lace insertions; elbow-length sleeves trimmed at ends with tape lace insertion; lower mid-length skirt; waistband has applied tape lace; concealed snap closures at left front and waistband.
Baby's cap of white batiste with pin tucks and open-work embroidery; cap-like with circular pipe at crown center; fabric is pleated into circular pipe and trimmed at the end with box-pleats and lace; large bow of self-fabric at front; large ties of self-fabric backed with batiste.
Boots of blackish-brown leather and dark green cotton faille upper; perforated detail over vamp; rounded toe; stacked heel 1 1/2"; 6 1/2" shaft; 14 eyelets are metal enforced; canvas inner with leather trim at top; stitched leather soles.
Hat of black velour with black ostrich feathers; large crushed pillbox crown with wide curving brim; brim is embellished all around with ostrich feathers; long hatpin at back; cambric lining.
a) Hat of black knotted wool with band of black piled velour; hat is accented with bead applique. b) Hand Muff of black knotted wool with sides of black piled velour; large size.
Coat of navy wool crepe with curly lambs wool collar, and extended lapel of self-wool crepe that falls in a parallel line to high waist; double breasted closure of inner loop and ribbon tie and outer single button and loop at waistline; long sleeves with self-fabric accent of curved V-shaped panel from elbow to wrist with single button accent; attached belt from sides of self navy wool with buckle in a soft arrow shape with embossed consecutive circles (Art Deco); lined in navy (rayon?) with on-seam inner slit pocket; lower mid-length.
Full slip of ivory cotton with tunic-length ribbed knit top that extends to knee-length; sleeveless with scoop neckline; 17" skirt is gathered into the hem of the ribbed tunic; skirt is tiered at the hem; armscyes and neckline have drawstring ribbon; full-length.
a,b) Shoes of black satin with tiny black cut beads in a bi-scallop design on vamp; button closure; 1 3/4" chunky heel covered in black satin; leather and fabric inner; plastic bottom soles. c,d) Shoe stretchers of wood and metal wrapped in pink satin ribbon.