Black plain weave dress; unusual neckline with deep center front slit; bust darts; big shoulder pads; tucks at the sleeve cap; 3/4 length sleeves with two black buttons on the cuff; waistline has V extensions from bodice; four-piece flared skirt; knee length; center back zipper; lined in black china silk.
A. Black interlock dress; jewel collar; sleeveless; two pleats on each shoulder; unfitted at waist; flaps on front hips; center back picked zipper; knee length. B. White and black patent leather belt; white square buckle.
Copper colored metallic knit cocktail dress; shift style; cowl neckline, plunging to deep "V" at center back; center back zipper; sleeveless; straight skirt; knee length.
A. Red wool A-line coat; jewel neckline; three flat brass button/bound buttonhole center front closures; straight sleeves; A-line skirt; two inseam pockets in diagonal seaming below waist; knee length; lined with china silk. B. Red wool covered belt; two inches wide; brass buckle through fabric carriers.
Black silk chiffon evening gown; large scale metallic gold floral brocade pattern; A-line; jewel neckline with petal ruffle; bishop sleeves with petal ruffle at wrist; A-line skirt; full evening length; lined with black chiffon.
Black wool crepe dress; princess silhouette; jewel neckline; double neck ruffles of silk taffeta set into curved front opening; invisible zipper; straight sleeve with zipper at wrist; three-quarter length sleeves; lined in silk.
Silk chiffon Indian inspired paisley print gown; satin ribbon stripe woven in; warm toned; fit and flare silhouette; dropped waistline, follows line of paisley print; high neckline with trailing neck scarf; straight sleeves with zippers at wrists; gathered, full skirt; floor length; lined in nude silk chiffon.
Black crepe dress; V-neckline; four gore A-line body; slim, long sleeves with zipper at wrist. Originally worn with a patent leather belt.
Brown jersey ensemble. A. Blouse; collar draped with ties at shoulder; kimono sleeve cut all in one with rest of blouse. B. Skirt; A-line; knee-length. C. Tie belt.
Black wool crepe jumper; asymmetric closure; full button front; yoked above bust; grosgrain bow at top of buttons
Black crepe dress; jewel neckline with tie; short sleeves; pleated front inserts from hip to hem at front and back.
A. Black silk sheath dress; bound jewel neckline with ties; flared cap sleeves cut on the bias. B. Black silk belt with eyelets and tie
Ivory wool A-line coat; collarless with yoke extension forming neck tie; one-piece sleeve with shoulder dart to shape; front yoke cut in one with sleeve; concealed front button closure; two diagonal welt pockets at front hip; fully lined with silk crepe.
A. Ivory wool crepe dress; A-line; deep V-neckline; four main dress pieces are all bias cut; long tight sleeves with zippers at wrists; fully lined. B. Beige chiffon dickey with hand-applied gold sequins.
Black silk satin cocktail dress; upper bodice covered with attached shawl whose tails hang down back to the knee; waistline seam; center back zipper closure; wide flared skirt edged with black fox border; below knee length.
Black silk jacquard chemise dress; caramel colored abstract print; standing collar; puffed sleeves, zippers at wrists; flounced skirt, split at center front, tapering to center back; underlined with organza; straight skirt underneath; china silk lining.
Three piece ensemble. A. Red sheer cotton batiste blouse; printed in a border print of red, white, blue, gold, and beige florals on a red or black background; square neckline; front snap closure; long cuffed sleeves; gathered at waist with a peplum. B. Red linen flared skirt; seams at center front and center back. C. Red linen tie belt.
Tan double cloth wrap-around coat; shawl collar, very large and extended; straight long sleeves; interior patch pockets; knee length; traditional double cloth construction techniques with hand-stitched seams to inside.
B. Coral silk chiffon underdress; spaghetti straps; waist yoke; hip yoke; pleated full skirt with coral lining. Several small tears. Worn with dress (Object ID #2004.03.422.A).
Dress (Object ID #2004.03.422.A)
A. Coral silk chiffon overdress; Bateau neckline; sleeveless; tucks across breast; waist yoke; gathered full skirt; knee length; side zipper. Several shattered areas and tears in chiffon. B. Coral silk chiffon underdress; spaghetti straps; waist yoke; hip yoke; pleated full skirt with coral lining. Several small tears.
Underdress (Object ID #2004.03.422.B)