Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is good with some flattened pile throughout the velvet, most noticeably along the collar and belted waist. There is also some soiling along the neckline lining.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is good structurally with some areas of flattened pile on the velvet throughout, mostly noticeable on both side seams at hip level, the collar, and upper back. There is some discoloration along the shoulders on the back bodice and a couple of dark spots on the lining hem. The back lining has some soiling at upper back and the left sleeve armhole seam has popped in the front.
THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.
THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.
THE FIFTH
The overall condition is good structurally though there is a repair on the front right hem along with a faint white residue line. Several metallic threads are either missing or are loose along the front and the shoulders are discolored along the seam line. The lining is discolored under each arm and there is evidence of some repairs. The lining at the hemline is loose on the right side and shows evidence of some repairs.
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