1883 reception or dinner gown, in shades of purple, gold, white, & ivory.
- Dark blonde mohair wig in the period style.
- Violet new inset eyes with applied upper lashes.
- White lace trimmed pantaloons and petticoat with rear rows of lace frills.
- Stockings & purple court shoes.
- “Amethyst” earrings & pendant on a lace choker.
- Lined skirt in purple embroidered silk taffeta, & silk charmeuse bottom flounce.
- Skirt trimmings in ivory embroidered lace & white pleats, with silk ribbon trim.
- Lined attached back silk taffeta train is stitched into poufs, with beaded, flower and silk ribbon accents.
- The lined bodice front is fashioned in the same embroidered silk taffeta, with white pleats and silk ribbon trim.
- Embroidered beaded organza appliques decorate the bodice.
- Lace flounces, silk ribbons, and pleats adorn the sleeves.
- Coordinating head decoration with flowers, and feather.
- Feathered fan with beaded tassel.












