Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is good though the jacket has a noticeable discolored spot on the front left chest, less noticeable discolored spots on the tops of each sleeve cap, and a smaller spot on the front left waist. There is considerable white soiling along the neckline, under arms, and wrists of both sleeves, and the collar button is missing. The pants have had the front button closure relocated and there are several discolored spots on both legs inseams, and the left leg hem is coming undone. Both jacket and pants have been previously pressed.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good though the jacket has some light soiling along the neckline and both sleeve hems. There is some wear to the edges of the sleeve hems and elbows, with some whiskering noticeable at the creases under the arms and front elbow joints. The skirt has some minor wear along the front waist band, down the front snap opening, and along the side seams. The top snap appears to have lost its metallic finish, and there is some minor soiling at the front opening hemline.
THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is some light soiling along the neckline, back collar, and soiled spots on each sleeve hem. There is some light soiling on the center front hemline at the opening.
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