Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is good structurally with the following:
Split/Separated Seams: There are some loose tacks on the back of the decorative neckline tabs.
Losses: The silk coverings on the sleeves' bottom buttons have come off and there are holes on the tops of the remaining covered buttons.
Fading/Color Change: Heavy soiling has led to discoloration over the majority of the front and underneath each arm.
Repairs/Alterations: The bodice appears to have been removed from the remaining portion of the dress as seen at the bottom hemline.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is good structurally with the following:
Structural Issues: There are some small pulled threads at the back waist closure.
Fading/Color Change:
Soiling/Spots: There is some very light soiling under each arm in the lining. There is a spot on the front left sleeve puff and throughout the lining to varying degrees.
Repairs/Alterations: There appears to be some evidence that a net-like fabric was once along the neckline and between the trims on the sleeves.
THE THIRD
The overall condition is good with the following:
Structural Issues: The right front bodice has some splitting fabric caused by wear.
Losses: There are some small holes on the back right shoulder.
Soiling/Spots: There is some moderate soiling under each arm that has led to discoloration and shredding. Spots can be found throughout the entirety of the bodice, both interior and exterior.
Repairs/Alterations: There appears to have been a net-like fabric on the sleeves. There are some stitch lines along the front near the waist and back by the princess seamlines that suggest additional details that have since been lost.
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