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 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.
Black linen dress with front panel. Decorative tabs with buttons at front. V neck with a wrap around collar. Side zipper with hook & eye closure. Belt like closure in back.
Basic black rayon crepe, Blouson top dress, bateau neck. French darts in front. Attatched decorative belt around waist. Zipper, two hook and eye, and button closures in center back. Long cap sleeves.
Black dress with beige fleur de lis pattern. Lace detail on shoulders. Ruffle and gathering on bust area. Smocking at waist on back. Plastic button added later to replace missing buttons.
Four different button designs and made of multiple materials.
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 chiffon party dress, uneven hemline by vionnet, lowered waist, bias used in collar and skirt, shirring at skirt front, scallop overlay at neckline.
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.
