Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good structurally though the vest has a couple of small faint spots on the front near the hem and the left side seam near the hem. There is a faint dark mark on the back right side panel just below the armhole. The pants have some faint yellowed spots on each of the inseams near knee level, the cross seam, and dark spots on the interiors of the back hems.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is good though there is piling throughout the skirt due to the fabric used as well as a few pulled threads along the hem. There are a few pulled threads throughout, primarily along the left side seam. There is a dark spot on the back right side along the side seam about mid way down and another on the back right side along the hem.
THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good structurally though there are a few spots on the center front along the first and second striped bands. There are two small spots on the interior front right side along the bottom band of lace.
THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good with negligible piling along each of the shoulders.
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