Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good structurally with the following:
Fading/Color Change: There is a faded spot on the front right skirt near the side seam.
Soiling/Spots: There are some areas of light-moderate soiling throughout the dress, most noticeably on the front of the skirt near the center front and the back left hemline.
Corrosion/Tarnish: The front waistband has some small rust spots from the metal hook closures.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is good with the following:
Soiling/Spots: There is heavy soiling under each of the arms through to the shell fabric. There are also smaller orange colored spots throughout the dress with a small spot noticeable on the back center back skirt just under the waistband and the back right near the side seam.
Repairs/Alterations: The interior bust darts were opened at some point in the past.
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