Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good with a small faint mark on the left side of the lining and a few faint marks on the center front of the waist band.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good thought there is soiling along the bottom hem and slight discoloration on the inside of the skirt where the bottom hem is sewn. There is also soiling along the waist band.
THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good though there are two small marks on the center front of the skirt by the hem as well as along the hem on the back. There's another faint mark on the center back of the skirt mid way down.
THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.
THE FIFTH
The overall condition is very good structurally though there are a few spots on the center front of the dress around the chest and a dark mark on the center front, second panel down. There are a few dark marks on the back of the dress on the third panel down as well as some soiling around the neckline. All of the marks mentioned bleed into the lining. The bottom tassels also have slight fading.
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