Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is good structurally though there are multiple areas where the suit is soiled: the jacket has heavy soiling along the neckline and especially both cuffs, the font left shoulder has yellowed as well as the back sleeves at elbow. The buttons are worn with some of the gold-tone plating having worn off on each and the top and third button is detached from the jacket. The skirt has large soiled spots on the front hemline with a larger soiled area on the back below the zipper. There are some popped stitches at the front vent seam and the waistline stitching appears slightly off at the front and is not as clean a finish.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is good structurally though there is some lightening along the shoulders and neckline. There is some pilling along the front opening and sleeve hems. The jacket has a smoke odor and there is a faint yellowing of the garment overall.
THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is some minor pilling of the yarn fringe on the front opening, sleeve cuffs, and pockets. There is minor soiling along the neckline lining, and there is a smoke odor.
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