Black silk chiffon late day dress; bodice of black satin; jewel neckline; five bound buttonholes at center front, buttons are missing; zipper closure on center front skirt; long narrow kimono sleeves with zippers at wrists; high waistline; black satin bow at center front; circle skirt is 3 layers of black crinkle chiffon over black silk lining; hem of chiffon layers are finished in picot stitch; knee length.
Black wool challis and silk chiffon late day dress; wool challis top and chiffon skirt; fitted bodice; deep V-neckline in front and in back; short placket under "V" with three buttons, one in seam and two with bound buttonholes; dolman sleeves; center back zipper closure; intricately pleated large black silk chiffon skirt over three layers of black silk chiffon and one layer of silk crepe; calf length skirt.