Condition:
The overall condition is fair with the following:
Structural Issues: Both underarms are splitting due to soiling and age. The tops of the sleeves, along the cap seam, are starting to shred in a few small spots.
Split/Separated Seams: The interior pleated crinoline dust ruffle is separated from the front interior hemline towards the back. The left hip drape is separating from where it's attached to the center back. There are several loose stitched throughout the pleated sections.
Losses: There are four missing closures with one kept with garment. The bodice appears to be missing the interlining on the left front bodice where the dickie would attach revealing the cotton batting underlayer. The sleeve hem netting is mostly detached and missing.
Soiling/Spots: There is heavy soiling along the entire right right of the dress including the sleeve, hip and skirt, both underarms, and back right skirt. The hemline is also heavily soiled from use. There is a dark spot on the back right skirt near the hemline.
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