Black crepe sheath dress; 3 inch wide lace collar; collar attached to dress by ribbon; long gathered sleeves with lace cuffs; invisible zipper closure; shoulder pads; unlined; five inch lace hem; knee length; lace is machine-sewn in flower pattern.
Red wool crepe shift dress; rolled collar with attached tie; rectangular silver grommet openings threaded with self-fabric bias tubes down center front and sleeve seams; straight sleeves; A-line skirt; knee length; underlined.
Blue and white plain weave linen day dress; V-shaped neckline; short bell sleeves; high waistline; white midriff trimmed with black buttons; skirt gathered into waistband; back kick pleat.
Black velvet and satin dress; left side of bodice is velvet, right side is satin; skirt is reversed; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; natural waistline with ribbon belt; bow at center front; straight skirt, slightly tucked at waist; center back zipper closure; knee length. "After 5" dress.
Fuchsia Irish linen day dress; round neckline; short sleeves; neckline and pockets have white button and bound buttonhole details; top-stitched extended bib into open pockets, sewn into side seams; center back invisible zipper closure; unlined; short length.
Red silk one-piece dress; A-line; round neckline with 3.5 inch slit at center front, trimmed with 4 self-fabric bows; inverted pleat at center front, beginning at waistline; inset extending from bust point underarm to back; hand-picked zipper closure; long sleeves.
Black plain weave linen dress with large blue dot pattern; sheath dress; bateau neckline; 9 black satin-covered disc button closure down left back side; short puffed sleeves; natural waistline; attached 3 inch black satin sash which ties at center back; short straight skirt.
A. Black and white cotton dress; princess style; short sleeves with black bias binding; jewel neckline bound in black; asymmetrical mock closure at left shoulder; five covered buttons and bow at closure. B. Black leather belt; 3 inches wide.
Pink chiffon dress with clusters of pink sequins; high square neckline edged with parallel rows of sequins; 3/4 length sleeves; straight silhouette; center back zipper closure; knee length; lined in pink crepe; no label.
Black crepe shift dress; jewel neckline; long one-piece set-in sleeves; no darts; invisible zipper closure at center back; pleated satin swag from under right arm over left shoulder, tails hang over left shoulder back; slit at back hem; knee length.
Detail of unsnapped swag at shoulder (Object ID #2004.03.158)
Black crepe tunic dress; sleeveless; wraps asymmetrically in front; low round neckline; underdress of black satin; satin bow at left hip.
Detail of dress open to show underdress (Object ID #1985.26)
White satin and black crepe dress; tuxedo look; white satin faux vest over black crepe sheath dress; deep V-neckline in front; double-breasted with black buttons; long set-in sleeves; center back zipper closure; lined; knee length.
A. Black knit dress with pink, brown, and white paisley print; standing collar; softly gathered bodice; long sleeves with three button cuffs; box pleated skirt, top-stitched. B. Black knit tie belt with pink, brown, and white paisley print.
Ivory silk twill fit and flare dress; natural waistline; large ruffled collar continues down to waistline; long straight sleeves with cuffs; double belt criss-crosses at center front and secures in back with covered snaps; gathered skirt; mid-calf length; underlined with silk organiza.
Detail of front of dress open to display closures (Object ID #1993.91)
Detail of back of belt to display closures (Object ID #1993.91)
Black and purple striped silk crepe dress; chemise style; shirt collar with rounded points; center buttoned placket with 5 black buttons; smocking; shirt sleeves with narrow one button cuffs.
Tan wool A-line dress; scoop neckline; sleeveless; 6 inch wide black satin bias band across bustline; 2 vertical single welt pockets at hipline; one 5 inch deep inverted box pleat off-center on skirt; knee length; underlined.
Dark red cotton interlock shirtwaist dress; natural waistline; notched collar; raglan sleeves with 2 button cuffs; shoulder epaulets; center front snap closure; snap closure at left side panel of skirt; gathered skirt; knee length; attached self-fabric soft wrap belt.
Detail of front showing intricate closures (Object ID #1997.164)
Black crepe dress; jewel collar; long one-piece sleeves gathered at wrists; front is one piece with contour darts; back buttons to waist; modified princess seams in bodice; four pleats over derrière; knee length; lined in black silk crepe.
A. Black crepe dress; black and silver pinstriped crepe shawl collar; set on the bias; two patch pockets at bust with black and silver pinstriped flaps; center front placket button front; straight sleeves with two buttons at hems; straight skirt; knee length. B. Black and silver pinstriped crepe scarf.
Black silk broadcloth fit and flare dress; keyhole neckline, banded; slit below neckline; natural waistline; sleeveless; skirt has inverted box pleats at center front and side fronts; mid-calf length.