Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is good with the following:
Structural Issues: The collar is worn and has some splits in the satin collar along the fold.
Split/Separated Seams: There are splits in the neckline seam and the center back pleat tacks are broken.
Fading/Color Change: There is an overall light coloration loss due to age.
Soiling/Spots: There are some light spots throughout the lining, most noticeably on the front right.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is good with the following:
Structural Issues: The neck ruffle is worn along each folded edge, threadbare.
Repairs/Alterations: The entire garment appears to have been completely relined.
THE THIRD
The overall condition is good with the following:
Losses: There are a couple of missing beads.
Fading/Color Change: The crocheted netting has faded due to age to a lighter black tone.
Corrosion/Tarnish: Age has started the overall degradation of the beads, creating a white film over some of them.
THE FOURTH
The overall condition is good structurally with the following:
Structural Issues: The elastic belt has been stretched out.
Losses: There are several small holes throughout the lining predominately along the bottom of the hem.
Fading/Color Change: There are some bright spots in the lining at the right side hem and right front neck.
Corrosion/Tarnish: Age has started the overall degradation of the beads, creating a white film over some of them.
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