Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is good with the following:
Structural Issues: There are a couple of broken bars and loose threads on the left shoulder.
Split/Separated Seams: The collar net facing is detaching on the front left side.
Losses: The silk lining appears to have been removed leaving remnants at the major seams in the neckline and center back opening.
Fading/Color Change: The blouse has darkened overall due to age and wear.
Soiling/Spots: There are two dark orange lines of soiling on the front right collar facing. The under arms have noticeable soiling which has led to discoloration.
Repairs/Alterations: He center back snaps appear to have been added later, originally with a button closure.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is good with the following:
Structural Issues: There are several broken and loose threads on both sleeve elbows and under each arm.
Fading/Color Change: There is some general darkening due to age.
Soiling/Spots: There is some general light soiling along the neckline and shoulders and there are some orange colored soiled areas within the interior waist band and hips. The under arms have some moderate soiling.
Repairs/Alterations: There appears to be a repair made to both sleeve under arms though the panels appear to be detaching. There is a small repair in the back right shoulder blade.
THE THIRD
The overall condition is good with the following:
Structural Issues: There are some broken bars in the lace along the shoulders, under the right arm, and center back waist.
Fading/Color Change: the overall colored has yellowed, mostly along the top.
Soiling/Spots: The neckline has some light soiling as well as the upper shoulders. There is a small spot on the back left sleeve.
Corrosion/Tarnish: There is some rust residue on the front waist area closure.
Everything is sold 'As Is’. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional working condition photos, please email us with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Clients must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction.
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