Black rayon satin with white polka dots. Flat mitered corner collar, kimono sleeves, full skirt, lace insert with flower embellishment, left side metal lapped zipper, shoulder pads. Dior look, full skirt would have stiffened petticoat. Full skirts became popular after the war because fabric amount had been restricted.
Illusion neckline with black beading. Black Netting and Rayon Crepe. Gathered under the bust with diamond shaped bodice. Princess lines on back of bodice. Button closure at center back top of bodice. Lapped zipper at left side seam. Long gathered set-in sleeves with pin tucks at 3/4 length and snap closure at cuffs. Slight a-line skirt with single dart at center front.
Black cut velvet panels down front and back and used in the back belt. Side panels black crepe with flowing black crepe panels at each side left shoulder snap closure. Long sleeves.
Black silk chiffon party dress, uneven hemline by vionnet, lowered waist, bias used in collar and skirt, shirring at skirt front, scallop overlay at neckline.
Black and purple silk print dress. Leg of mutton sleeves with braid trim. Same trim follows the princess line of the bodice. Hand covered buttons down the front. Pleated trim at bottom of skirt. Skirt is on a fitted waistband. Damage: Silk is ripping in its age. Sleeve is falling off.
Black crepe dress with heavy shoulder pads. Long cap sleeves, V neckline, floral beading on both sides over the bust, gathered under the bust and at shoulders, asymmetrical peplum/side drape at waist only in the front. Full length skirt, vent in front at bottom hem. Pleats in back of bodice for shaping, lapped zipper on left side seam.