Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is good. On the dress, there is a pulled thread on the front right side along the hem. On the jacket, there are a few picked threads on the sleeve cuffs. Both garments have very slight piling throughout due to the nature of the textile and both of the collars have soiling around the neckline.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is good. On the skirt, there is a small spot on the left side by the hem and on the back left side towards the top of the loose pleating. There is a large soiled spot on the back right side towards the hem. On the center back interior, the hem has come undone. On the jacket, there is a faint mark on the front left panel below the armscye and another mark n the back of the right sleeve mid way down. On both of the sleeve hems, there are a few pulled stitches.
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