Dress. Bodice of vertically striped blue and black satin with short sleeves in black. Shallow v-neck trimmed with band of gold net ribbon which continues down center of back to waist. Bodice has black band just below bust line as "hem". Below this hem is pleated sash of blue and black striped materials at raised waistline, and a second band of the striped material running vertically from below "hem" to under top tier of skirt. Mid-calf-length black skirt with two vertical tiers of long box pleats from waistline. Bodice is lined in cream silk(?) with wide ribbon inner waistband, with cream-trimmed pads added at underarms. Skirt is lined in black. Garment fastens down back from neck to mid-thigh with a series of hook-and-eye and hook-and-loop closures. Sash around waist fastens at center front and has hook-and-loop closures running around left side to back. Garment has no labels.

a) Formal wear vest/evening waistcoat of creme satin with cotton lining and back. Single breasted with closure of three self-covered buttons; shawl collar; three welt pockets. Adjustable waistband with buckle. Buckle reads: Patent 1855 b) Bowtie of creme satin.

Evening/dinner gown of ivory silk crepe decorated with lace, embroidery, and artificial flowers.