Dress of black and purple diagonal woven stripe taffeta. It has a V- neckline in front and back, and has a fitted bodice with balloon peplum which gathers into the waist. Sleeveless, the dress has black velvet straps with striped flounces on each side and has black velvet petals attached to the straps. The long, straight skirt has a front slit. Dress has a center back zipper closure, and is unlined. No labels.

Evening dress of black lace and net. V neckline; raglan cap sleeves. Full length flared skirt. Center back neck has fastening of self-covered buttons and loops. Inserted waist band. Underskirt of black net. Left side zipper closure (added?).

Evening dress of black lace. A) Dress of black lace. Halter style bodice with choker collar of 1" x 3' black velvet ribbon that ties in back; opens in "V" to waist in back. Floor length with black velvet ribbon along hem. Left side snap closure. B) Under dress of black silk crepe. Bias cut; halter style neckline with spaghetti strap that loops over back of neck. Trimmed with 5" gathered net at hem.

A) Dress of indigo blue lace with silver metallic threads woven throughout. The full-length dress has a shallow V-neck in front, and a low V-neck in back with turned back, pointed "collar". The long sleeves each have a series of 4 tiny snaps from wrist upwards along arm. There is a deep ruffle or flounce of the same material at the waist, simulating a peplum. The long skirt is slightly scalloped at the hem, and is longer in back forming a slight train. B) small matching belt

Evening cape of red velvet with tiers of self ruffles from top to bottom graduating larger toward bottom. Fully lined; hook and eye closure at center front neckline with red velvet tie. Full length. Retailer's label: "Neusteter's / Denver"

Brassiere of black lace over black tulle; 1/2" black ribbon straps, button and elastic fastening at back; tiny pink satin flower with leaves at center-front.

Girl's pinafore of white batiste cotton with lace and pink floral embroidered accents. Shoulder straps and bodice trimmed in lace with fagoting. Scalloped hem is trimmed in lace with circular white embroidery with tatted openwork matching tops of shoulder straps. Two applied leaf designed alençon lace on front of skirt. Two snaps at center back.

Cape of mixed brown sable(?) fur.

Butterick pattern 3769 to make an evening dress with optional peplum, cap set-in sleeves, v-neckline, and cummerbund, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Pumps of black faille; high narrow heel; high vamp; round toe; decorative flap with ribbon lacing over elastic at vamp. Measurements: Length 22.5cm Width 7cm Height 12cm Heel 6.5cm /2.25in

Ladies' handkerchief. Square of off-white fine fabric. Printed in one corner with spray/swag of flowers in red, purple, pink, and green. No labels or tags. Later resale price tag stuck on: "4147 / $3.00" Approx. 9" square

Box purse of tan alligator. Asymmetric double flap creates two compartments; outer flap opens with brass turn key closure, bottom flap opens with snap closure. Tuckable adjustable strap with two snaps. Stitched detail along edges of exterior. Lining of faux suede; one inner zippered pocket. Stamped: Genuine Alligator / Made in Cuba Measurements: 26cm L, 16cm H, 7cm W

Evening ensemble of a dress, jacket and belt. The full-length sleeveless evening dress is of black silk, with a slim silhouette. It has a wide, shallow V-neck at front, and has decorative twist in the fabric at back, which creates a deeper V. The wide straps are ruched at front with non-functional rhinestone-encrusted clasps sewn to them. The bodice has decorative seaming under bust and around the hips. The dress has a black silk belt with a rhinestone-encrusted "buckle", which functions as a large hook-and-eye rather than a buckle. The jacket is of matching black silk, lined with a cream-colored taffeta. The short, bell-shaped sleeves have a second "layer" creating the effect of a wide ruffle. Padded tubes of silk curve along each shoulder, tapering under the arm at front and back. There is a center front opening with no closure, which is "cut away" in a curve at front, giving the overall effect of a miniature 'cropped' opera cape. No labels in either garment. Possibly acquired by Ms. Hewett in France in the 1930's while studying medieval music manuscripts.

Coat of red wool with metallic gold motifs forming an almost-plaid design. Between knee- and street-length. Center front opening with no closures. Bracelet-length sleeves with pleated sections at front of each shoulder. Fully lined in red silk. Combined designer/retailer label at inside back collar: "Hattie Carnegie / Inc / Original / Made for / Neusteter's / Denver"

Bolero style evening jacket of off-white wool. Front opening is heavily embroidered in metal thread, beads and rhinestones. Long sleeves. Closure of two gold tone spherical buttons and loops at hem. Lined in white crepe; shoulder pads. Designer Label: Bruyère / 22, Place Vendôme. Paris

Handbag of navy faille in oval shape. Envelope flap with hidden snap closure. Single gold-tone handle with dome-shaped resin beads at base. Navy blue satin lining with two slip pockets with front pocket piped in gold. Maker's stamp: Lewis Measurements: 24cm L, 23cm H (w/o handles), 2cm W

Child's day dress of sheer yellow cotton. Collarless, rounded neckline is trimmed in yellow lace 3/4 of way around neckline. Embroidery of pink, yellow, and green thread around neckline and back opening. Armholes also have yellow lace and same embroidery as neckline. Embroidery work down center front of blue, pink, fuchsia, and gold French knot embroidered flowers with green stems and daisy stitched leaves. Three tucks under each armhole. Snap at back opening. Hem has been released.

Toque inspired hat of black velvet with four bands of tricolor red-orange silk velvet at base of hat. Bands circle to left side and end at a point on the crown. Small elastic chin strap. Lined in black silk. Designer's label: "Madame Marie-Alphonsine Modes / 73. Champs Elysees / Paris" Label attached to top of designer's label: "Made in France" Size label to left of designer's label: "22"

Girl's white cotton slip with round neckline. Sleeveless; slightly gathered waistline. 1 1/2" of lace at hem.

Negligee of light pink silk satin. full length with lace at hem; scoop neck with ivory lace insets at front bodice. fitted waist. sleeveless and ties at back waist.

Negligee of ivory silk with scalloped t-straps of embroidery over a lace bodice; waist has tucks center front and scalloped detail in front with sash ties at back waist.

Handbag of navy leather in trapezoidal shape of raised squares giving matelassé effect. Wooden inverted frame; double handle of matching leather. Brass flip clip closure (detached). Navy faille lining with two slip pockets. Retailer tag: Bergdorf / Goodman Measurements: 31.5cm L, 27cm L, 4cm W.

Evening jacket of textured black knit with two tones of silver sequined accents in filigree design. Long sleeves narrow sleeves have zippered cuffs. Fitted; hip length. Center front zipper closure.

Evening ensemble of brown taffeta. A) Evening dress of brown taffeta. Bodice has thin straps, is pleated and shirred. Six-gore skirt is bias cut; floor length. Left side zipper closure. B) Jacket of brown taffeta embellished all over with multi-colored sequins in floral design;. Stand-up collar. Zipper in placket ac center front. Puffed sleeves.