Black Dress with White jacket. 1954. Dress: Black, sleeveless, white bow on front center, empire waist, paneled sheath skirt, lapped zipper closure center back. Jacket: white, short cap set in sleeves, 4 buttons center front, black bow over layed on center front, french darts on front.
Black Silk tafetta jacket worn in germany about 1900. Black lace trim and glass buttons. Jacket is lined. Lace around neck. Cream colored Lace and buttons on cuff. Damage: small rips along front of bodice and on sleeves, large slashes on back. Pin tucks down front and back. Asymmetrical front closure Inside bustel.
Royal blue silk tafetta jacket, white silk lining. Blue and white braid trim with gold tassells. Same braid trim on cuffs. Damage: silk is ripping in its old age.
Camel twill weave jacket with hidden button closure, mandarin collar, elastic casing and waist band with button tab, single welt pockets, lined yoke, center back yoke box pleat.
Creator
Perry Ellis 92.59.3B/B USA c 1985 D: P. Katz F.I.T.
From Bolivia. Jacket has braid and ribbon trim, 3/4 sleeves. The blouse is in the smock style with crochet lace details on neck, sleeves and hem. The skirt is a wrap style with a scalloped hem and embroidery details. Hat is made of suede in a taupe color with mauve details and band/bow.